by Editorial Staff | May 16, 2022 | Lafayette, Lafayette Sheriff
Understanding the criminal justice system can sometimes be confusing even for many of the professionals in the field. However, we can probably all agree in order to get a good gauge of the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and law enforcement personnel...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 11, 2022 | Jail Tax, Lafayette, Lafayette Sheriff
There has been much discussion over the most recent tax hike being placed on the ballot the weekend of Festival International. Despite the disinformation being spread it is an increase that will put the mileage rate at 15 mils, or a 50% increase over what has been...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 7, 2022 | Lafayette, Lafayette Sheriff, Louisiana
We are pretty familiar with the lyrics to “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” first recorded in 1934. “He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good…” In today’s society some find those lyrics are just a little creepy....
by Michael Lunsford | Aug 26, 2020 | Lafayette Sheriff
Late last year, Sheriff Mark Garber sued Lafayette Consolidated Government. He claimed that LCG was not paying enough for services received. Not much has happened publicly since the lawsuit was filed under the Robideaux administration. However, behind the scenes some...
by Michael Lunsford | Dec 2, 2019 | Lafayette Sheriff, LCG
Term-limited Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux didn’t run for re-election this last time around. His twelve-years of “service” will end with an exclamation point: a brand new library that nobody wants or needs. He’s been...
by Michael Lunsford | Nov 26, 2018 | Lafayette Sheriff
The sheriff's 50% tax increase and that pesky $17 million surplus The 1/2 cent “reduction” increases taxes 50%, from $42 million to $63 million per year.In 2017, the Sheriff’s Office reported a $17 million surplus.Proposed change would INCREASE taxes...