New developments popping up in historically black parts of Lafayette are sparking concerns for the people who live there. On Saturday at the Domingue Center, local leaders will answers questions about what residents in these neighborhoods can do to maintain their homes.
Lafayette City Council rejects mask mandate
Parish council makes appointment to library board
Lafayette City Council to discuss mask mandate
and last updated 2021-02-10 00:03:15-05
LAFAYETTE, La. â UPDATE: The Lafayette City Council has voted to reject an emergency ordinance to mandate masks or facial coverings in certain establishments and public places.
Glenn Lazard and Pat Lewis voted in favor of the ordinance, which was rejected by a 3-2 vote.
The council received more than 3,000 calls regarding the proposed mandate, with 999 of those calls in favor of the ordinance.
We reached out to the three council members who voted against the ordinance, but did not receive a response.
Cook withdraws support for mask mandate in Lafayette Parish
Cook withdraws support for mask mandate in Lafayette Parish
and last updated 2021-02-02 23:02:19-05
Nanette S. Cook, Lafayette City Council, District 4, issued a statement Tuesday on withdrawing support for a local mask mandate.
Councilwoman Nanette Cook and Councilman Glenn Lazard revived an effort recently they abandoned last summer to pass a Lafayette Parish mandate.
The mandate will still be introduced by Lazard who will move it forward.
After numerous conversations with constituents and members of our medical community, I have decided to withdraw my support for a local mask ordinance.
Lafayette Council Members Plan to Revive Mask Mandate Ordinance
Probably the most enduring symbol of the coronavirus pandemic will be the face mask. Not only has the face mask or face covering been a confusing issue for many, but it s also become a hot button political issue too.
Those who support the masks say they help inhibit the spread of coronavirus. Those who don t care for the masks are less about the actual mask and more about their personal choice as to wear one or not.
Two Lafayette City Council members are reviving their efforts to have a mask mandate passed in Lafayette Parish. Councilman Glen Lazard and Councilwoman Nanette Cook are reportedly planning a push for a mask mandate in the coming days and weeks. By the way, Leslie Turk of