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An ordinance that would block the Mayor-President's plans to shutter four Lafayette Rec Centers will be considered by City-Parish council members in meetings later today.

The Public Works Department will now be split into three different departments to better handle issues in the city and parish.

The Lafayette City-Parish Council diverts roadway money to drainage projects in it's approved 2020 fiscal budget.

Almost 13,000 complaints had been lodged against Republic Services over the past three years.

The Lafayette City-Parish Council approves an ordinance that will allow the Lafayette Library to spend money on construction and expansion.

The Council also will defer asking the Legislature for pay raises for city police officers.

The issue came to light on Thursday, February 21, and a meeting was held with the Secretary of State.

Salary parameters for a new director for Lafayette Utilities Systems were agreed upon by the City-Parish Council last night.

Should people be concerned about decisions council members make about resolutions?

Six members of the Lafayette City-Parish Council choose to abstain from voting on the Drag Queen Story Time resolution.

Council Chairman Kevin Naquin says he he believes they have made cuts as far as possible without getting rid of services.

The Lafayette government's contract with Redflex expired last June.

Starting in February, the Lafayette City-Parish Council will meet only twice a month.

The Lafayette City - Parish Council will vote tonight on whether or not the extension of South City Parkway to Verot School Road in Lafayette is a public necessity.

Gerald Judice says while Lafayette has many challenges that we face, if we work together, we can continue to make Lafayette a great place to work.

There are three candidates who will be vying for District 8 voters tomorrow during the primary election.

Carol Ross, one of the three candidates seeking the job of council person from district 8, talks with Bernadette Lee and Brandon Comeaux on "Acadiana's Morning News" about why she wants to represent the district. Ross says that she has been walking the district since June when she announced her candidacy, and she says she has spoken to thousands of great people...

Judice is scheduled to make his official announcement Sunday evening.

Kenneth Boudreaux has been working with musician Chubby Carrier and the group Tobacco-Free Living to craft the ordinance that bans smoking.

Keith Patin says other have expressed interest in serving at the District 8 council person, and he says it's the right time for a change.