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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry continues to hold a significant fundraising lead over his competition for governor in 2023, with millions more cash on hand than the rest of the field combined between April and July.
Landry, the endorsed candidate of the state Republican Party, reported more than $9.15 million cash on hand in campaign finance filings for the latest reporting period, which ran from April 8 through July 6.
The rest of the candidates combined have about $7.4 million.
Landry’s campaign war chest ballooned by nearly $3 million since April, with more than $4.6 million in receipts outpacing his $1.8 million in spending.
The attorney general’s closest competitor in terms of money in the bank is Republican state Treasurer John Schroder, who raised $204,319 and spent $457,048, leaving him with nearly $2.2 million in July.
Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy, an Independent, reported $2.1 million cash on hand after loaning his campaign $700,000. Lundy collected $146,085 in contributions and spent $585,271 over the four months.
Stephen Waguespack, former head of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, was the second biggest fundraiser in the race with more than $1.3 million in contributions. With total disbursements of $405,334, the former top aide to Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal reported $1.8 million cash on hand.
Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell, reported $57,414 in contributions, $370,990 in spending, and $350,369 in cash, while Rep. Richard Nelson, R-Mandeville, posted $26,689 in contributions, $26,592 in spending, and $280,369 in cash.
The lone Democrat in the race, former Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson, raised $544,975 between April and July, spent $495,899, and reported $594,087 in the bank last month.
Despite Wilson trailing Landry in both fundraising and cash, he’s expected to advance through Louisiana’s majority-vote primary to gain one of two spots on the general election ballot by consolidating Democratic voters. If one candidate does not gain more than 50% of total votes during the Oct. 14 primary, the two candidates with most votes advance to a Nov. 18 runoff.
Gov. John Bel Edwards, who is term limited, is one of only three Democratic southern governors, and Democrats face strong headwinds to keep the post blue.
All major polls since April except one have shown Landry leading Wilson, though most were conducted for groups with a partisan lean.
The state’s political landscape is also tiled in favor of Republicans, who hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Legislature and the vast majority of statewide offices.
Landry’s endorsement from former President Donald Trump will likely bode well for him in a state that favored Trump by 19 points in 2020.

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
6:53 a.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Complaint.
7:32 a.m. 1000 block of Sycamore Street; Alarm.
7:50 a.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Welfare check.
8:10 a.m. 900 block of Belanger Street; Harassment.
8:15 a.m. 200 block of Chennault Street; Animal complaint.
8:37 a.m. 1100 block of Seventh Street; 911 hang up.
10:02 a.m. 900 block of Railroad Avenue; Alarm.
1:35 p.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Complaint.
1:53 p.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Medical.
2:25 p.m. 800 block of Ditch Avenue; Complaint.
2:55 p.m. 900 block of Sycamore Street; Medical.
2:56 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Medical.
3:10 p.m. U.S. 90 Westbound; Reckless Driving.
3:31 p.m. 500 block of Leona Street; Welfare check.
4:02 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Animal complaint.
4:31 p.m. 500 block of Leona Street; Welfare check.
5 p.m. Mallard Street; 911 hang up.
5:06 p.m. 10 block of Marquis Manor; Alarm.
6:07 p.m. 800 block of Levee Road; Complaint.
6:29 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Alarm.
7:56 p.m. Area of Federal Avenue/Franklin Street; Complaint.
10:25 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Complaint.
10:56 p.m. 1600 block of Federal Avenue; Stand by.
11:43 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
11:50 p.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Alarm.
12:50 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
12:59 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious person/vehicle.
2:37 a.m. Area of La. 182/Cottonwood Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
3:08 a.m. 200 block of Second Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
Thursday, Aug. 3
6:07 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Alarm.
8:06 a.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Suspicious person.
9:14 a.m. 1400 block of Lakewood Drive; Alarm.
9:22 a.m. U.S. 90 East/Brashear Avenue Ramp; Stalled vehicle.
9:27 a.m. U.S. 90 East/Exit 175; Reckless driving.
10:50 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Reckless driving.
11:37 a.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Complaint.
11:54 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; Simple battery.
12:07 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
12:31 p.m. 600 block of Freret Street; Medical.
12:46 p.m. Terrebonne Street/Federal Avenue; Vehicle accident.
1:45 p.m. 600 block of General Patton Street; Disturbance.
2:13 p.m. 700 block of Onstead Street; Animal complaint.
2:16 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Assistance.
3:53 p.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
4:08 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
5:56 p.m. 2000 block of Keith Street; Welfare concern.
6:02 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Welfare concern.
7:25 p.m. 1800 block of Filmore Street; Fire.
7:45 p.m. 2100 block of Maple Street; Animal complaint.
8:04 p.m. 700 block of David Drive; Alarm.
8:52 p.m. Area of Railroad Avenue; Discharging firearms.
9:18 p.m. Area of Federal Avenue/Kidd Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
9:26 p.m. 100 block of Egle Mill Lane; Criminal damage to property.
9:53 p.m. Area of La. 182/Cottonwood Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
10:16 p.m. 3200 block of Jennie Drive; Medical.
11:06 p.m. Area of Eleventh Street; Suspicious person/vehicle.
11:38 p.m. 300 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint.
12:56 a.m. 400 block of Adams Street; Complaint.
2:42 a.m. Area of David Drive; Suspicious person/vehicle.

Is this never going to end?  Both left and right wingers continue to lash out with charges filled with rumors and innuendo on issues that seem pretty reasonable to me.
don’t know about you, but I’m getting sick and tired of politicians, and some columnists in the news media stirring up controversy that goes beyond what reasonable people believe.
Isn’t it about time that we quit thinking about every little disagreement having two sides where you are supposed to agree or disagree? Life is more complicated. 
It’s not always black and white. (Oops, can I still use that phrase?) Sometimes the color should be red, white, and blue.
This time, it’s the right-wing conspirators who are up in arms.
Let me give you a few examples of how one side of the political spectrum can go way overboard. In my column last week, I wrote about country singer Jason Aldean’s new song, “Try That in a Small Town” that has critics unhinged. Liberal voices charge that the song is a violent retribution against outsiders. That’s ridiculous.
To me, it’s simply about taking care of our neighbors, respecting our country, being loyal and patriotic. Anything other than that is way off the mark.
So what do we have this week?  It’s "Barbie" that is causing all the backlash. That’s right! A film about a doll has many right wingers shaking in their boots over the damage this film may cause to millions of Americans.  That’s what they were saying. I kid you not.
Here’s what reviewer Sarah Vine says in the Daily Mail:  “It’s a deeply anti-man movie. 
"Every male character is either an idiot, a bigot, or a sad, rather pathetic loser.” 
I don’t know about this. The Ken doll seems pretty content in hs dealings with Barbie.
Then there is a conservative Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who has charged that the "Barbie" film is pushing Chinese propaganda.
There is a map in one of the scenes, that some like Cruz say the background pictures show disputed territory in the south China Sea. 
I looked at it, and all it shows is squiggles and dotted lines that, using Shakespeare’s words, “All signify nothing.” 
But that has not stopped Cruz from running to one media outlet after the other with this conspiracy theory.
And we have right wing congressman Matt Getz, who expressed concern that "Barbie" “neglects to address any notion of faith or family.” 
Hey Matt! If you haven’t noticed, she’s a doll. 
And the congressman’s trepidations did not stop him from dressing up in pink and taking along his wife to attend a Barbie party at the British Embassy in Washington.
So just what has all of his criticism done at the box office for Barbie?  It grossed more than $200 million at the U.S.  box offices in its first five days in theaters, shattering the record for biggest opening for a film, and has headed towards $500 million in ticket sales worldwide. 
I’m sure the producers of the film are cheering on their critics who are keeping the film in the news and giving it massive publicity.
Here’s the bottom line.
These partisan extremists on both of the left and the right want to keep America divided.
They feed on division and dysfunction. 
We should be able to have a difference of opinion without the extreme exaggerations that we see in our country today. 
Listen to the country song one more time and go see the movie. I liked them both without even thinking about any political interpretations. I hope you do too.
Peace and Justice
Jim Brown
Jim Brown’s syndicated column appears each week in numerous newspapers throughout the nation and on websites worldwide. You can read all his past columns and see continuing updates at http://www.jimbrownusa.com. You can also listen to his regular podcast at www.datelinelouisiana.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on April 25, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the City on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the City qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(CHARTER AMENDMENT)
Shall Section 2-01(a) of the Home Rule Charter for the City of Morgan City be amended to read as follows:
(a) The legislative power of the city government shall be vested in a council consisting of five (5) members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42(PART)
43(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,100.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the City Court Building, 7261 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the City are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF INTENTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), pursuant to the authority of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 9038.42, inclusive)(the “Act”), proposes to consider creating an economic development district within the City to be called Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority proposes to levy a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax within the District. The proceeds of such tax will be deposited in a special trust fund to be used for the furtherance of economic development projects within the District, all pursuant to the authority of the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, and will at that time hear any and all objections to the proposed creation of the District and the levy of a hotel occupancy tax therein.
The boundaries of the District are proposed to be as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Brashear Avenue and Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with 8th Street; thence proceeding northwesterly along 8th Street to its intersection with Willard Street; thence proceeding northeasterly along Willard Street to its intersection with 9th Street; thence proceeding southerly along 9th Street to its intersection with Brashear Avenue; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southeasterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly and easterly along the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Redwood Street; thence southerly along Redwood Street to its intersection with Sandra Street; thence southeasterly along Sandra Street to its intersection with Cottonwood Street; thence southerly along Cottonwood Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence easterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence northerly along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the extension of the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence, proceeding southerly along the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and its extension south to tis intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence proceeding northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with the property line of 516 Roderick Street; thence proceeding easterly and northerly and westerly and northerly and westerly along the property line of 516 Roderick Street to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the levee east of 520 Roderick Street; thence proceeding southerly along the levee to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding westerly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with East Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly along East Boulevard to its intersection with Railroad Avenue; thence proceeding westerly along Railroad Avenue to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence proceeding northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northwesterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Brashear Avenue, the point of beginning.
Adv. July 28 and Aug. 4, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 2023
FRANKLIN, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Andrew Mancuso, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Ortiz, and with Norris Crappell and Luther Smith absent.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Gerard Bourgeois; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the May 18 regular monthly minutes as well as the May 18 special meeting minutes. After a second by Mr. Mike Ortiz, the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Hidalgo presented the payables report, which Mr. Hebert moved to approve. Following Mr. Mancuso’s second, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Karam with T. Baker Smith re- ported his office and FTN are working on finalizing design reports for submittal in the next few weeks for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study. Mr. Karam also stated the flow meters were installed today and his office along with SMLD was on site to observe the installation.
Mr. Karam re- ported the geotechnical engineer submitted their latest data report last month for the Lakeside project and it is in the process of being reviewed and working with Eustis to apply the new information to the latest design alternatives. Mr. Karam stated that his office is also looking into the permitting process for the latest design alternatives and will work to schedule a meeting with SMLD once they have more information.
Mr. Karam re- ported that the contractor has installed all four pumps for the Morgan City Pump Station Project and they are all operational. Mr. Karam stated that the contractor is working on finishing the building and installing trash screens within the next two weeks. Mr. Karam reported the contractor has re- quested a substantial completion site visit for Wednesday June 21.
Mr. Brocato re- ported they will be changing the closing cable on the Franklin Canal. Mr. Brocato stated that the maintenance closure for the Bayou Chene structure was performed with no events.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned to ap- prove the signing of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit purposes. After a second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Mancuso carried unanimously.
Attest:
———————
Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District 7
Business
Meeting -
Central Station
July 5, 2023
Meeting called to order by Myron Bourque at 6:02pm.
Members Present:
•Myron Bourque
•Lana Luke
•Bryan Roy
•David Picou
•Christina Landry
Members ab- sent: Jason Hunt
Guest Present:
•Chief Gerald Price
•Kevin Kinslow
•Members of BVVFD - Jennifer McDonald, Sonny LeBlanc and Ricky LeBlanc
Approval of minutes from June’s meeting. Lana mentioned leaving off the summary of the vehicle policy. Discussion held and the decision was to leave off the summary and add the entire policy to print in the Daily Review. After that correction is completed, minutes are approved.
Treasurer Re- port:
•Spreadsheet of cleared checks handed to all board members.
•List of checks written but not cleared.
•Have a check for stamps so payments can be mailed.
•No outstanding bills/PO’s. Kevin stated he will have more paperwork for me after the meeting.
Chief Price: Nothing
Kevin Kinslow:
•Lawn mower hit metal in the grass which in return flew and broke the window next door. Quality glass will replace the window and the district will pay for it.
•Purchased medical supplies at discounted price from Walgreen’s before they closed.
•Labco - need 1 pack of C and 1 pack of AA batteries. Appx $168.00. Approved by My- ron.
•BGS - yearly testing on extrication equipment will be done on Friday.
•Have been working on getting a date to do the PM on the trucks. Looking at being completed by mid-August.
•Jake’s Hydrant Testing - testing is completed - explained process.
No old business
New business:
•Kevin discussed the parts needed for radio’s. This will basically extend the life of the radios we have. Received a quote for batteries and parts. Discussion held. Motion by Lana to approve quote plus extra batteries and antenna for radios that Kevin is waiting to get a model number on. Motion 2nd by Bryan. All in favor.
•Reimbursement of Christina for EMT testing - Board made it clear that due to Myron already approving, they will cover it but from now on, requisitions need to be turned in prior to spending the money.
•Discussion went into the handbook and concerns with it. For the record, Kevin is not running emergency calls while on the clock for the district.
Motion to ad- journ by Lana. Motion 2nd by Bryan. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:47pm.
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: August 8, 2023
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: July 11, 2023
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on: Crystal Stansbury – Dollar General
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. None
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 741 – Amend 2022-23 Consolidated Budget
2. Introduce Or- dinance No. 742 - Consolidated Budget 2023-24
3. Introduce Or- dinance No. 743 – Ordinance to repeal section 10-31
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Deborah Price – International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend – August 18-20, 2023
2. Patrick Hebert - announce my candidacy for St. Mary Parish Council District 6.
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, August 7, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Travis Ware for a Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to 15 ft. in an Agricultural (AG) zoned district located at 539 Big Four Corners Rd, Jeanerette, LA; Sec. 5 T14S R8E; Parcel #1844941061.00-Lot 2 Milton Latoussaint Est Part Per Plat 9R97426 Acq 11E 107676. (Zon-1408)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. July 21, 28 and Aug. 3, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:15 pm at the Bayou Vista Community Center, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comment in the budget process on the District’s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
The proposed budget is available for public inspection in the District’s offices at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Bellview Street, Morgan City, LA 70380. Interested persons may examine the budget documents during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).
Brian Head,
President
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. July 21, 26, 28, Aug. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2343
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to allow for a One Recreational Vehicle.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 28th day of June 2023, having been published in accordance with law and having been heard in a public meeting in Franklin, Louisiana on the 26th day of July 2023; was adopted by the following vote on the 26th day of July 2023.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olan-der, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Scott Ramsey and Dr. Kristi P. Rink.
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 28th day of July 2023, at the hour of 1:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g David
Hanagriff
DAVID
HANAGRIFF,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 1st day of August 2023, at the hour of 9:19 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Blane Aucoin
Address: 1028 Lake Palourde Rd, Amelia, LA
Parcel Id# Parcel #3524241120.00 - Sec.20 T16S R13E - Lot BD Aucoin – Aucoin – Aucoin - Aucoin less parcel 5-5 per 31F 222544 Acq. 42H 265361.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to allow for a One Recreational Vehicle
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023

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