Lafayette Wins Cleanest City Competition

A campaign to clean up the Hub City began in February, with an eye to the upcoming cleanest city competition to held in April. Cities are group in categories based on size, with several Acadiana communities competing. Rayne and St. Martinville compete in Category F. Crowley competes in Category G. Judges from The Louisiana Garden Club Federation visited Lafayette on April 8th. The Hub City beat out Baton Rouge and Metairie to win this year's competition in Category J. City-Parish President Joey Durel thanked the Lafayette Garden Club and the Cleanest City Committee for their years of service and dedication to keeping our city beautiful.

“The Cleanest City Award happens through a team effort, and it belongs to the community organizations, like the Garden Club, our businesses and all of our residents who help keep Lafayette clean and beautiful.” - Joey Durel

The announcement comes on the heels of Lafayette being designated as Tree City USA© Status for the 24^th year.