Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter told members of the Facilities Committee of the Lafayette Parish School Board that he would like to see some progress toward a new public high school during his four-year term in office.
Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter said the city's council took action Thursday night to declare the Chemin Metairie Parkway repairs project an emergency situation.
Schools in south Lafayette Parish are being stretched beyond their capacities, and something must be done to build new schools, especially in Youngsville, Broussard, and Milton.
Future Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter said young families have flocked to the fastest growing city in Louisiana because of the quality of its education system and because of its quality of life.
First-term Youngsville City Council Member Ken Ritter announced Jan. 6 his candidacy for retiring Mayor Wilson Viator's seat. Ritter joined KPEL Friday morning to discuss Youngsville's growth, education and opportunities for the future.