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• Would Lafayette Voters Approve a 1-Cent Sales Tax Increase? Play Video

  December 18, 2012 11:30 PM

  A sales tax increase was brought up at Tuesday night's Lafayette City-Parish council meeting as a way to offset budget woes. There was talk of proposing a one-cent increase in sales tax as soon as next year. Councilman Brandon Shelvin opened up the discussion, saying in light of recent... more »

• Women of Excellence Play Video

  September 26, 2012 6:35 AM

  Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women presents the Women Of Excellence. The Women of Excellence have narrowed all the nominations down to 9 women of Acadiana who have made a significant impact on the community. This event will take place at the Frem Boustany Center on October 5, 2012... more »

• Gag Order Still in Effect for Parties Involved in LPD Lawsuit

  September 14, 2012 6:56 PM

  The gag order a federal judge has placed on the parties involved in the lawsuit against the Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette Consolidated Government is still in effect. Nine current and former Lafayette Police Officers who are suing their superiors and local government appeared in federal court today. As... more »

• LCG Budget Approved; But Not Without a Few Cuts, Confusion and Changes Play Video

  September 13, 2012 11:33 PM

  There were some cuts, some confusion and a few changes, but Lafayette City-Parish Government managed to pass a $581 million budget for next year. The council eliminated 84 city-parish jobs from the budget. However, those positions were vacant so no employees had to be laid off. Also, funding for non-profit... more »

• Durel to Council: City of Lafayette Pays More Than Fair Share of Parish Budget Play Video

  July 26, 2012 11:45 PM

  Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel had some tough words for the LCG Council Wednesday night as the administration introduced next year's proposed budget. Durel brought up a new issue at the meeting, saying he believes the City of Lafayette is paying more than it's fair share of the entire Parish... more »

• Youngsville Asks LCG to Repair Bridge Play Video

  July 24, 2012 11:35 PM

  The City of Youngsville made an unusual request to Lafayette Consolidated Government Tuesday night. Mayor Wilson Viator wrote the council a letter, asking LCG to pay for repairs on one of Youngsville's bridges. The mayor said the city doesn't have the money for the bridge project; this comes at a... more »

• Should Lafayette Switch to Twice a Week Trash Pickup? Play Video

  July 23, 2012 11:19 PM

  Everyone has it and everyone pays to get rid of it -- your trash. But is Lafayette getting what it's paying for? Some council members think garbage pickup should change from once a week to twice a week, without raising rates. "Once a week's fine with me," said Lafayette... more »

• Neighborhood Pride Play Video

  June 25, 2012 9:49 AM

  Lafayette Consolidated Government's Neighborhood Pride Program is working directly with 5 other neighborhood organizations to enhance the environment of older neighborhoods in the "Community Development Block Grant Target Area". With in this area home owners who meet specific income requirements can be offered services such as: * Painting Assistance... more »

• LCG: Public Vote on Traffic Cameras Shot Down, UL Horse Farm Sale Gets Green Light

  June 19, 2012 11:54 PM

  At Lafayette Consolidated Government's meeting Tuesday night, a public vote on Lafayette's traffic cameras hits a brick wall, while the purchase of UL's horse farm got the green light. Even though both outcomes were no surprise, the votes were still historic ones. You could call it a last effort... more »

• LCG Chamber: Rob Gidury Play Video

  April 23, 2012 9:24 AM

  Rob Guidry with the Lafayette Chamber makes his monthly visit to GMA to talk about INNOV8!! Rob Guidry is dedicated to maintaining a economic climate conducive to creating jobs. Rob provides professional guidance while brokering ideas with the Board of Directors. He directs the staff and volunteers to always... more »

• Councilman to Hold Public Forum on Smoke-Free Bars Play Video

  April 9, 2012 7:09 PM

  A program to recognize Lafayette bars for becoming smoke-free didn't get much recognition itself. With no bars voluntarily agreeing to make the transition, the question is being raised: should smoking in bars be a choice or not? "I was hoping that the industry would quote unquote fix itself and... more »

• LCG $5 Million Deficit Could Leave Arts Groups High and Dry

  March 28, 2012 7:26 PM

  A $5 million deficit has Lafayette City-Parish council members debating on how to fill the gap, by either making cuts for next year's budget, or increasing revenues. Talks of cuts could mean the deficit might hurt arts and public service organizations in Lafayette. "With our current budget we are... more »

• Some LCG Councilmen Will Wear Hoodies For Trayvon Martin Play Video

  March 27, 2012 2:00 AM

  As rallies are held across the country demanding justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, two LCG councilmen plan to take a stand on the matter Tuesday, by wearing hooded sweatshirts to the city-parish council meeting. "We're going to do that to send a clear cut message, that... more »

• Several Controversial Items Discussed at LCG Council Meeting Play Video

  March 20, 2012 10:56 PM

  From the RedFlex contract to bans on smoking and the downtown bar levy, several hot topics were discussed at Tuesday's Lafayette Consolidated Council. "Imagine how it feels that in order to provide for my family I must march right back into the toxic environment that nearly killed me," said... more »

• Bars Not Forced to Pay Police Tax, But Patrols Stay the Same Play Video

  January 17, 2012 11:26 PM

  Seven downtown bars appealed hefty liquor license suspensions at Tuesday night's Lafayette City-Parish council meeting. B.E.D., Bootleggers, Rabbit Hole, Karma, Guamas and Shakers are all facing one year suspensions and Nite Town facing a three day suspension, after the bars failed to pay a controversial security tax. But Tuesday... more »

• Downtown Bars Appeal Liquor License Suspensions

  January 17, 2012 4:33 PM

  Seven Lafayette bars in the downtown area are appealing hefty liquor license suspensions at tonight's Lafayette Consolidated Government Meeting. The suspensions come after the bars failed to pay a controversial tax, specially levied against them to pay for downtown police detail. Coming up at 5 & 6, KATC's Maddie will... more »

• Downtown Bars Re-File Lawsuit Against LCG Play Video

  December 22, 2011 11:09 PM

  In a tie vote this week, Lafayette Consolidated Government shot down the proposal to end the downtown bar levy. But some bar owners aren't giving up their fight against the levy, and are re-filing a lawsuit in federal court. As David Lawson gets ready to open his bar on... more »

• LCG: No Opt-Out for Smart Meters; Downtown Bar Levy Stays Play Video

  December 21, 2011 12:33 AM

  Lafayette Consolidated Government voted on two controversial issues at Tuesday night's meeting. The first big decision was a motion to eliminate an smart meters opt-out plan for LUS customers. The second vote centered on the controversial bar levy, which ended in a tie, ultimately keeping the levy in place. ... more »

• LCG Taking Up Bicycle Safety Initiative Play Video

  November 3, 2011 11:57 PM

  After a rash of fatal bicycle accidents in Acadiana, Lafayette Consolidated Government has decided to take action. But bicycle safety isn't just up to drivers, it's up to cyclists as well. Jason Nicklaus Smith is what you would call an avid bicyclist, and said he's even been hit by... more »

• LCG Budget Approved Despite Disputes

  September 27, 2011 11:22 PM

  Lafayette Consolidated Government has been crunching the numbers for next year's budget all summer. Even with the final vote Tuesday night, there was still more than one million dollars disputed among council members. Three main amendments were still on the table Tuesday. All were controversial topics and mostly being... more »

• FEMA & LCG Release New Flood Maps

  September 22, 2011 11:14 PM

  FEMA released new flood maps Thursday, which have been in the making since February 2008. And now Lafayette Consolidated Government has accepted the revised maps. Thursday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm residents were invited to attend an open house at the Southside Public Library to view the maps... more »

• Greyhound Settlement Pending Council Approval

  September 22, 2011 12:28 AM

  Pending approval by the Lafayette City-Parish council, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has tentatively reached a settlement with Greyhound Lines. Greyhound filed suit against LCG back in June of 2008, after the newly-seated council rescinded a zoning change approved by the outgoing council the previous fall. The new council took... more »

• Residents Push LCG to Not be Annexed, and Win

  August 2, 2011 11:34 PM

  A group of Lafayette Parish residents pushed LCG, and Tuesday night they came out winners. At first, Lafayette Consolidated Government wanted to annex two subdivisions, Hernandez Heights and Walker's Lake, into Lafayette city limits. While most of Walker's Lake wanted to be annexed, most of Hernandez Heights didn't. And thanks... more »

• LCG Votes to Remove Hernandez Heights from Annexation

  August 2, 2011 8:11 PM

  Lafayette Consolidated Government amended an ordinance that would annex two unincorporated properties into the City of Lafayette. Originally, LCG wanted both "Walker's Lake" and "Hernandez Heights" to be annexed into Lafayette city limits. But about 75% of residents in Hernandez Heights protested, saying they didn't want to be annexed into... more »

• LCG Employee Arrested

  July 17, 2011 8:44 PM

  Jeff Larcade works for Lafayette Consolidated Government as a planner in the department of "planning, zoning and codes." He's facing charges of video voyeurism. Police were called yesterday to the Clifton Chenier Center on West Willow Street. That's where an employee discovered a camera, duct taped to the inside of... more »

• Neighborhoods Divided Over Annexation

  July 5, 2011 1:06 AM

  A proposal by Lafayette Consolidated Government to annex an unincorporated area of the parish is raising some eyebrows. Tuesday night the City-Parish Council will consider an introductory ordinance to annex land mainly consisting of two subdivisions between Lafayette and Broussard: Walker's Lake and Hernandez Heights. "We would hope that... more »

• Public Will Vote on Lafayette Deconsolidation

  April 12, 2011 11:48 PM

  The Lafayette Charter Commission has finally set its plans in stone to have the public vote on two separate city and parish charters. Now that their work is done, and the future of Lafayette Consolidated Government rests in the hands of the people. So the big question now -- will... more »

• UL Horse Farm Could Be Bought by LCG

  April 5, 2011 6:24 AM

  The Lafayette City-parish Council will consider final adoption of an ordinance to spend up to $6-million dollars to buy the UL horse farm. In the deal the city would donate youth park to UL and the Community foundation of Acadiana would be in charge with coming up with funds... more »

• LCG Charter Commission Meeting Tonight

  April 4, 2011 6:12 AM

  LCG's Charter Commission could make a final vote tonight. On the two separate charters proposal they decided on last week. The commission was hoping to extend it's April 13th deadline, but the city-parish council may not approve the extension. Again a public hearing on the two separate charters will... more »

• LCG Charter Commission Favors Two Separate Charters

  March 28, 2011 11:52 PM

  The muddled future of Lafayette Consolidated Government is becoming a bit more clear, although nothing has been decided quite yet. Monday night the LCG Charter Commission did make a key decision on which proposal it would like to see go to a parish-wide vote, although nothing is set in stone.... more »

• Lafayette Charter Commission To Request More Time

  January 31, 2011 11:59 PM

  Monday night, the Lafayette Charter Commission voted to request an extension from the City-Parish Council. The commission, which is discussing possible changes to the home-rule charter, is currently working on a deadline of April 21st. By state law the commission would only be allowed a 9-month extension, but that's... more »

• Heads Up: LCG is suspending bus routes today

  January 17, 2011 6:18 AM

  A heads up if you plan on taking the bus in Lafayette today. In honor of Martin Luther King Day. LCG is suspending the regular fixed route, para-transit and night owl bus service. The transit service will resume Tuesday as normal. more »

• Mary Morrison Selected to Fill Husband's Vacant Council Seat

  January 5, 2011 12:36 AM

  Mary Morrison, wife of outgoing Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Purvis Morrison was appointed to serve out the remaining year of her husband's term. Mr. Morrison was elected the Mayor of Scott back in the fall, and it was during his campaign that his wife first thought about seeking the seat. ... more »

• Lafayette Parish City Council Choosing a Replacement for Purvis Morrison

  January 3, 2011 5:26 PM

  The Lafayette Parish City Council will be choosing a replacement for Purvis Morrison, former District 1 Councilman, January 4. Morrison starts his new job today as Mayor of Scott. There are five applicants for the council to choose from to fill Morrison's vacated seat. Morrison's term, which... more »

• Vote to Start Considering Returning to Separate Government

  November 16, 2010 11:49 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Lafayette commission exploring possible changes to city-parish government has voted to begin seriously considering a return to separate governing councils for the city and parish. The Advocate reports the Lafayette Charter Commission voted 8-1 Monday to research two options that might be put before voters... more »

• "Go-Cups" Gone

  November 3, 2010 8:23 PM

  Taking your alcoholic drinks "to-go" will soon be a thing of the past in parts of Lafayette. The City Parish Council passed the so called "Go-Cup" ordinance late last night, after about three hours of debate. But, now some residents are questioning the details of the ordinance. KATC brought your... more »

• Neighborhood Cleanup Day Planned for Lafayette

  October 11, 2010 6:25 PM

  This weekend, Lafayette residents will have the opportunity to clean up their homes and neighborhoods in a community-wide event. The "Community Pride" Neighborhood Clean-Up Day will be held this Saturday. The Clean-Up Day is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents of the city and unincorporated areas of the... more »

• Go Cup Opposition

  September 21, 2010 12:09 AM

  Take a Monday afternoon stroll on McKinley Street in Lafayette and it's apparent what goes on there over the weekend. Beer bottles, broken glass and those popular go cups are a common sight at the edge of the sidewalk and elsewhere. "Bottles, go cups, even wine bottles, pretty much anything... more »

• To-Go Cups May Go

  September 6, 2010 7:09 PM

  Taking your drink from bar-to-bar in to-go cups in Lafayette may not be allowed in a few weeks if a new city law passes. Lafayette Consolidated Government has been meeting with police and bar owners for years. They say they want to keep people safe and help law... more »

• Lafayette Fights for Land, Council Votes Yes

  April 26, 2010 1:12 PM

  Lafayette City-Parish Council voted-and got all 9 members to say "yes"-to annexing the land they say is rightfully theirs. "We've protected a city-owned asset paid for by city taxes, and made sure that piece of property is in the city of Lafayette," says Parish President Joey Durel. The... more »

• Former City-Parish President Dead at Age 72

  April 18, 2010 12:01 AM

  Lafayette's first City-Parish President has died at his Broussard home. Walter Comeaux served as City-Parish president from 1996 to 2004. His public service career spans three decades including the Broussard City Council and the Lafayette Parish Police Jury. Some of his accomplishments include the Clifton Chenier Center, capital improvements... more »

• Lafayette Consolidated Government Meetings Continue Tonight

  April 5, 2010 3:39 PM

  The series of town hall meetings that began March 22 at locations throughout Lafayette Parish will continue tonight at the Scott Branch Library. The theme of the town hall conversation is Lafayette Consolidated Charter: Is it working for you, why or why not? Members of the public are... more »

• Lafayette Town Hall: City Parish Charter Vote

  February 22, 2010 9:52 AM

  Tonight, February 22, 2010, City Parish Councilman Keith Patin is hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss the upcoming vote on the possible repeal of the Lafayette Consolidated Government charter. Attendance is encouraged as the council is scheduled to vote on March 9, 2010. Patin has invited Bruce Conque with... more »

• Lafayette council set vote on security fee

  February 16, 2010 8:24 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette City-Parish Council will vote this week on whether to scrap a security fee for downtown bars implemented last year. Councilman Brandon Shelvin is seeking to rescind a security fee the council imposed on downtown bars to help pay for a stronger police presence to... more »

• LCG: Robley Bridge is open

  February 11, 2010 1:42 PM

  LAFAYETTE - The Lafayette Consolidated Government Public Works Department announced that the bridge on Robley Drive at the Broadmoor Coulee was opened to traffic today, as all but minor items of work are completed. The actual structure is a box culvert designed to be compatible with the future permanent... more »

• LCG Receives 'Real Solutions' Award

  November 9, 2009 2:25 PM

  LAFAYETTE - Lafayette Consolidated Government has been named a recipient of the "Real Solutions" award by Hyland Software. In late 2007, LCG began implementing OnBase interprise-wide document imaging software in an effort to open up more government documents for easy public viewing, to save money by eliminating redundant paper copies,... more »

• House hold chemical day

  October 29, 2009 10:03 AM

  Lafayette Consolidated Government is giving you a chance to recycle what you may have around the house.LCG will sponsor a household chemical drop off day, Saturday, October 31st from 8 until noon at the Cajun Field parking lot. To participate, you must live in the city of Lafayette or unincorporated... more »

• Red Light Penalty Reduced

  October 21, 2009 9:06 AM

  Council members worked well into the night deciding whether or not to pass or override items that Parish-President Joey Durel vetoed. Earlier this month the Lafayette Consolidated Council approved 420- thousand-dollars for pay increases at the fire department. Durel vetoed the pay raise and last night, the council went along... more »

• LCG Votes on Vetoed Items

  October 21, 2009 8:43 AM

  The Lafayette City Parish Council is immersed in the budget tonight, voting on the items vetoed earlier this month by Parish President Joey Durel. Durel vetoed the items for two reasons, he felt there was not enough discussion and not enough information. Tonight the council got an earful. Earlier... more »

• Councilman pushing for GPS devices in government Cars

  October 7, 2009 9:56 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Lafayette City-Parish Councilman pushing for GPS tracking of all Lafayette Consolidated Government vehicles. Councilman Keith Patin said he's seen vehicles at a Lafayette bank several times in the past, especially on Fridays, as well as at other locations in Lafayette and even New Iberia. Lafayette... more »

• Rue De Belier is Open

  October 1, 2009 8:28 AM

  " A road like this right here is going to alleviate some traffic that would normally stack up at Ambassador Caffery and Johnston street. It gives people a way who are trying to get in that general area of town, but don't need to go to that intersection; a different... more »

• LGC: Non-Profits will Receive Funding Again

  September 30, 2009 10:08 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Twenty-three nonprofit organizations that received funding from Lafayette Consolidated Government this year will receive funding again in the 2009-10 fiscal year that begins November 1. The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted 6 to 3 Tuesday to approve funding for all agencies for a total of $452,723. The... more »

• Budget Discussion Tonight

  September 29, 2009 7:39 AM

  The Lafayette Consolidated Government meets tonight to discuss the budget. It's up for a final adoption after months of discussions and input from residents. more »