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Category: Meeting Notes

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Sulphur City Council Meeting 1/9/23

by Natalie McLendon January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The city’s yearly audit was presented and the council questioned how property owners are notified during the condemnation process.

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Sulphur Home Rule Charter Commission Meeting 1/10/23

by Natalie McLendon January 17, 2023January 18, 2023

For nearly two hours, the commission worked through multiple articles of the charter, continued to debate the best form of public input outside of meetings, and swore in a new member.

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Lake Charles City Council Agenda Meeting 12/27/22

by Carl M. Ambrose Jr. January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

The city council met briefly after Christmas to discuss public works projects, planning for other projects, and new appointments. 

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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting 1/5/23

by Carl M. Ambrose Jr. January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

In their first meeting of 2023, the police jury chose a new president and vice president. 

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The long road to Restore

by Tasha Guidry December 27, 2022December 29, 2022

Some residents say the process to get federal funding from a new Louisiana program is confusing, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Here’s what it looks like for one homeowner in Lake Charles, and what you can learn from her experience.

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What to do if the city or parish wants to demolish your home

by Brent Hawkins December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

Roughly half the housing stock in the parish was damaged by the hurricanes. Now, officials are condemning and demolishing dozens of homes each month.

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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting 12/15/22

by Carl M. Ambrose Jr. December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

The police jury recently adopted a 2023 budget, and the public hearing this meeting focused heavily on a home demolition plan.

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