The Trump effect, the city/rural divide and Lafayette’s 2019 election postmortem
The 2019 election season is officially under wraps, showcasing hard-fought campaigns and matched enthusiasm among voters. Here’s a breakdown of the results.
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Election 2019
Closing Argument: Steven Hebert for Carlee Alm-LaBar
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Closing Argument: Ken Stansbury for Josh Guillory
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Analysis: Lafayette will have its hands full paying for pay raises
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Police pay increase wins council support but exposes city’s looming budget problems
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ICYMI: Robideaux shakes up LUS/Fiber leadership just ahead of primary
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We’ve got five billion reasons for you to vote
In total, the one mayor-president, five city council members, five parish council members and nine school board members we’re electing will decide how $5 billion will be spent in our community over the next four years.
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COLUMN: Where do the candidates agree?
It’s cliché to say that there is more that unites than divides the candidates. But reflecting on some of those points of unity is important.
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Don’t really get the split council thing? We got ya covered.
It’s clear that there remains a lot of fog to lift on just what the hell is happening with local government next year. If you’re not a local political junkie, this explainer is for you.
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Path to two councils is uphill, and there isn’t much time to climb
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What does a parish government do, anyway?
With the parish playing second-fiddle for so long, the separation of the councils provides an opportunity for Lafayette to consider the role of parish government moving forward.
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One year from 2020, and Lafayette’s vision is blurred
Lafayette faces existential challenges that, mishandled, could derail it for a generation.
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