Lafayette Chamber pitches change in control of Government PlanLafayette Chamber pitches change in control of Government PlanThe"Fair and Focused Plan" would call for a separate five-member city council.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Council Postpones Vote On Tax RebatesLafayette Council Postpones Vote On Tax RebatesFor those businesses that remit their tax collections on time to the city and parish get a two percent rebate for doing so.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Ticket Amnesty Up For Consideration AgainLafayette Ticket Amnesty Up For Consideration AgainMost people owe only between $125 and $300 dollars.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Council To Consider Another Ordinance About Camera FinesLafayette Council To Consider Another Ordinance About Camera FinesUnder Lafayette's current contract with Redflex, the entire burden of collecting the money falls to Lafayette.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Council To Consider Traffic Amnesty Program AgainLafayette Council To Consider Traffic Amnesty Program AgainThere are thousands of outstanding violations, and millions are owed.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Adjusts Budget To Cover New Fire StationLafayette Adjusts Budget To Cover New Fire StationThe project is expected to cost around $1.7 million.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette City-Parish Council Approves Clerk Hire, PayLafayette City-Parish Council Approves Clerk Hire, PayAll ordinances up for final adoption were approved unanimously, and only two of those ordinances received any type of discussion.Nathan PikeNathan Pike
Lafayette Council To Take Up Funding For Improvements To Bike Paths, Walking TrailsLafayette Council To Take Up Funding For Improvements To Bike Paths, Walking TrailsIn a memo distributed earlier this month, Traffic & Transportation Director Tony Tramel said there "is currently a lack of safe bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the region."Nathan PikeNathan Pike
Lafayette Traffic Fine Amnesty Program Discussion Put On HoldLafayette Traffic Fine Amnesty Program Discussion Put On HoldCouncil members want to know if RedFlex would also receive money from any settlements under the proposed amensty program. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Could There Be Amnesty For Lafayette Traffic Violators?Could There Be Amnesty For Lafayette Traffic Violators?The proposal would allow for an amnesty period in May.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Wife Of Lafayette Councilman Keith Patin Passes AwayWife Of Lafayette Councilman Keith Patin Passes AwayPolice say foul play is not suspected in Lou King Patin's death.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Residents Voice Opposition To Muslim Education Center Of AcadianaLafayette Residents Voice Opposition To Muslim Education Center Of AcadianaGary Mire says not enough information was given about the project.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette City Parish Council Has Put Off New Rules For Valet ParkingLafayette City Parish Council Has Put Off New Rules For Valet ParkingThe ordinance would give businesses with a program already, a grace period.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Will Wait A Little Longer On The Sales Tax Rebate IssueLafayette Will Wait A Little Longer On The Sales Tax Rebate IssueIf eventually approved, the city and parish of Lafayette would receive more money from sales tax collections.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Council Gives Preliminary Approval To Eliminating Tax Rebate IncentiveLafayette Council Gives Preliminary Approval To Eliminating Tax Rebate IncentiveWill business owners lose an incentive?Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Council Votes To Enforce New Land Use RulesLafayette Council Votes To Enforce New Land Use RulesAt first a request was rejected.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette City-Parish Council Considering Tax IncreaseLafayette City-Parish Council Considering Tax IncreaseThe property tax hike would ask for three times the current amount being assessed for parks and recreation.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Councilmen To Discuss New Regulations in Rural AreasLafayette Councilmen To Discuss New Regulations in Rural AreasSince few regulations exist, two councilmen are considering asking for more of a plan to regulate rural areas.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Councilman Wants Camera Vote To Go To The PeopleLafayette Councilman Wants Camera Vote To Go To The PeopleOne councilman wants an "up" or "down" vote.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Lafayette Red Light Cameras StayLafayette Red Light Cameras StayThe council not only voted down a measure that killed them, but they actually expanded the program.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee