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Joey Durel Talks Taxing In Lafayette On Lafayette Live
Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel joined "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" for another edition of "Lafayette Live". He answers questions from audience members, and Durel talks about issues of the day.
During today's edition, Durel spoke about the difference in taxes paid by folks who have an agricultural designation for their property. It is significantly less than other areas, but it is a tax break enjoyed by many in the city.
Durel spent some time answering a gentleman's question, about why and how Lafayette Utilities System decided on a corner lot near Bonin for a electricity substation.
Durel also spent time talking about his recent participation in the FBI Academy.
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