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With no marquee local race on the runoff ballot, just 10,423 people voted in Lafayette Parish, a dismal 6.4% turnout.
Sewer upgrades could unlock housing near UL, Downtown
6 hours ago · Downtown could see more housing development with 2,000 new units of sewer capacity up for grabs. Photo by Travis Gauthier For years, a lack of sewer capacity has clogged efforts to add more housing in Lafayette’s urban core, but upgrades planned by LUS could open up a pathway for development. A ...
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With no marquee local race on the runoff ballot, just 10,423 people voted in Lafayette Parish, a dismal 6.4% turnout.
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With no marquee local race on the runoff ballot, just 10,423 people voted in Lafayette Parish, a dismal 6.4% turnout.
Lafayette 101
1: Lafayette is a Parish May 8th, 2023 | Season 1 | 13 mins 21 secs Lafayette Parish was established in 1823 and is now home to more than 240,000 residents.
Events for Hub Citizens – The Current
Nov 21, 2023 · Cast your vote for the best public projects in Lafayette. Three readers picks will be honored at the The Current In Design Awards.
City Court update and more homes for Habitat - The Current
Sep 18, 2023 · City Council Reports. City Court. After agreeing to Mayor-President Josh Guillory’s $9.5 million bid to move City Court two weeks ago, the council is looking for an update on plans to renovate the Lemoine Building at 214 Jefferson St. Downtown to house City Court functions.Judges Doug Saloom and Jules Edwards previously told the council they were on board with the move, provided they could ...
Plan for Heymann Center replacement hits reset – The Current
Jul 11, 2024 · Officials are going back to the drawing board on the push to replace the Heymann Performing Arts Center. After the matter appeared all but settled in favor of a facility on UL Lafayette’s campus, a new study marks a reset.
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