Electric Bill Increase for Lafayette: Why and How Much?Electric Bill Increase for Lafayette: Why and How Much?An increase in electric bills is on the table for Lafayette, Louisiana, residents to cover the cost of a major upgrade.Tracy WirtzTracy Wirtz
Where Should Lafayette's New Heymann Center Be Located?Where Should Lafayette's New Heymann Center Be Located?Lafayette Council members support an expert in-depth study and robust public input before a final decision is made. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Councils Strike Guillory's Proposed Quarter Million In Pay RaisesCouncils Strike Guillory's Proposed Quarter Million In Pay RaisesThe pay raises struck from the proposed budget can be voted back in at a later date, should the Mayor-President and the councils come to an agreement.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette City Council Votes To Hire Auditor, Guillory RespondsLafayette City Council Votes To Hire Auditor, Guillory RespondsThe feud between the council and Guillory escalates at Tuesday's meeting.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette City Council To Vote For Audit Of Guillory’s Drainage ProjectsLafayette City Council To Vote For Audit Of Guillory’s Drainage ProjectsThe battle between Josh Guillory and the Lafayette City Council comes to a head.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Lafayette Religious Leaders Ask City Council to Recognize Pride MonthLafayette Religious Leaders Ask City Council to Recognize Pride MonthLocal religious leaders penned a letter to the Lafayette City Council asking for an official declaration of Pride Month in Lafayette. They vote this Tuesday.JayCeeJayCee
Lafayette Councilman Questions Lack Of Summer Day CampsLafayette Councilman Questions Lack Of Summer Day CampsGlenn Lazard says he’s fine with public-private partnerships, but he feels the need for summer programs should have been addressed already. Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Lafayette Councils Approve Alcohol Delivery By Food ServicesLafayette Councils Approve Alcohol Delivery By Food ServicesWaitr and similar companies may now bring beer and wine with customers' food orders.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Tonight’s Council Vote Could Bring Lafayette One Step Closer To Alcohol DeliveryTonight’s Council Vote Could Bring Lafayette One Step Closer To Alcohol DeliveryCould Lafayette see alcohol delivery in its near future?DJ DigitalDJ Digital
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Blasts Lafayette Mayor, City Council Over Vote To Reject Mask MandateLouisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Blasts Lafayette Mayor, City Council Over Vote To Reject Mask MandateLouisiana Governor John Bel Edwards expressed his disappointment in how Lafayette leadership is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
Council Kills Mask OrdinanceCouncil Kills Mask OrdinanceThe council voted 3-2 against the proposal.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Lafayette Council Defers on Curfew for Minors DowntownLafayette Council Defers on Curfew for Minors DowntownThe discussion on proposed changes in the curfew for minors in Downtown Lafayette has been deferred to another day. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lafayette Councils Agree to Set Time Limits on MeetingsLafayette Councils Agree to Set Time Limits on MeetingsThe newly adopted ordinance will curtail public comment during council meetings by two minutes for each approved speaker. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lafayette Councils Vote to Defer Loitering OrdinanceLafayette Councils Vote to Defer Loitering OrdinanceThere were concerns as to whether the ordinance violated Constitutional rights of free speech and freedom of the press. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lafayette Council Gives Go-Ahead to Develop Flood PlansLafayette Council Gives Go-Ahead to Develop Flood PlansWe should have an idea by the first of August what direction Lafayette's flood mitigation plans will be heading.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lafayette Council Approves Money For Small BusinessesLafayette Council Approves Money For Small BusinessesA councilwoman also spoke about a new Covid-19 testing site. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee