Mary Morrison picked for CPC; Boudreaux, Bellard to lead council
At its Tuesday meeting the Lafayette City Parish Council voted to allow Mary Morrison to serve the final year of the District 1 seat vacated by her husband, Purvis Morrison, who was sworn in Monday as the new mayor of Scott. Mary Morrison was one of five residents of the district who submitted a résumé in a bid for the seat. The Lafayette Home Rule Charter prohibits the new councilwoman from seeking election to the seat in October.
Council members also elected District 4 Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux to serve a chair for 2011 and District 5 Councilman Jared Bellard as vice chair, replacing outgoing Chairman Jay Castille (District 2) and Vice Chair Keith Patin (District 8). Boudreaux’s election was a departure from custom for this council: Members have traditionally chosen to elevate the previous year’s vice chair to the chairman’s post, but Patin, who was nominated for chairman by District 7 Councilman Don Bertrand, received only three votes (from himself, Bertrand and District 6’s Sam Dore) to Boudreaux’s six. Voting for Boudreaux were Morrison, Castille, Brandon Shelvin (District 3), Boudreaux, Bellard and William Theriot (District 9).
... written by Gene Broussard , January 04, 2011 - 11:48 pm
Both things are indeed strange. Wonder what politics brought this about?
... written by Unholy Alliance , January 05, 2011 - 12:29 am
It would appear that Bellard and Theriot are toast.
... written by northsidian shotgun , January 05, 2011 - 02:12 am
What a FNG FARCE RANK STANKY, Joey Durel shuffle. A (1) year term councilman, I'll call her a councilman, since she must own the only set inn the family, the next thing we'll hear, is that her 1 year term may be added to her chippen-dale oldman, I'm telling you Jindy, " PAY ATTENTION TO JODU'NT, The man Slithers with the best of em. I'm outta Dodge !
... written by MAU , January 05, 2011 - 03:10 am
Congratulations to Mr. Boudreaux and Bellard! They were both votes against the go cup ban and I hope their leadership will mean good things for the diverse population of Lafayette!
... written by Southsider , January 05, 2011 - 05:09 am
what a slap in the face to Mr. Patin. Again, perfect example of why the present system isn't working. I can't wait for the charter commission to make it publicly known what it intends to do with the present system. Its a joke to the citizens of lafayette, and a bad joke at that.
... written by I , January 05, 2011 - 10:28 am
I am so disappointed in the council. Why wasn't Mr. Badeaux nominated? Too afraid he might hold your feet to the fire and require you to actually DO something??? Does anyone on that council have any integrity, any interest in doing something constructive, anything besides giving raises? And it extends to the staff as well, I guess, since Ms. Lalumia declared Lafayette a fat cow of cash. Its time for a complete, COMPLETE over haul of any and all council and administration, including a few in house employees. Maybe the attorney just got sick of the stink over there at the council offices.
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , January 05, 2011 - 01:52 pm
DUH AH ! What is it you don't comprehende about Joey's politics. They keep it in the family, the voters rejected Missus Morrison, the council thinks she'll be mincemeat whose strings they'll pull this and that way as needed, Joey's happy and when Joey's happy the crumb perks flow like an incoming tide, Lafayette Parish politics at its finest display of disregard fot the registered voters in the parish, the councilman know the citizens have a 15 minute memory, and that by noon they'll forget and Laissez le bon temp roule`. ITS 5:O'clock Somewhere !
... written by livin in the country , January 05, 2011 - 02:34 pm
Strange Indeed! Toast Indeed! Stanky Indeed! Bad Joke Indeed! Disappointment Indeed! Looks like a long long year for LCG, the people, and Joey!
... written by yesidoknow , January 05, 2011 - 04:04 pm
The vice-chair must be in charge of getting the coffee, because I haven't heard Jared Bellard speak in the whole time he's been in office except to vote NO to everything.
... written by Plumpy , January 05, 2011 - 04:31 pm
THIS DON'T MEAN NOTHING...LCG IS A ILLEGAL GOVERNMENT ..WE HAVE BIGGER PROBLEMS TO WORRY ABOUT...LIKE, WHO'S COOKING THE GUMBO AND WHAT'S IN IT ? ARE THE MARDI GRAS PREPARATION'S ON SCHEDULE ? WHAT'S THE STATUS ON THE PLASTIC BEAD'S? WHAT ABOUT THE KING CAKES ? WHERE'S THE BEER ? THESE ISSUE'S MUST BE ADDRESSED AND ACTED ON NOW !
... written by RCajunrunner , January 05, 2011 - 07:41 pm
"I haven't heard Jared Bellard speak in the whole time he's been in office except to vote NO to everything." _______
Is Bellard voting the wishes of his constituents with those NO votes? If so, then he's doing his job. If the vast majority in his district don't want government subsidizing of NGOs and other similar spending, then it's his job to represent those wishes.
... written by Lou Patin aka Cadillac Cowgirl , January 05, 2011 - 08:28 pm
Somedays you are the pigeon and somedays you are the statue....but on any given day..... one should eat the ugly frog first! That is politics folks... someone has to defend fiscal conservatism----there may have been a bump in the highway, but there is by no way a FLAT TIRE! How's this for transparency?
... written by bullshipper , January 05, 2011 - 08:46 pm
Apparently Councilman Patin has made some enemies on the Council by sticking to his guns on many issues. I know for a fact that he votes and cares for what's best for his people of his district and the people of Lafayette. Mr. Patin and Mr. Bertran are the only people on that council that I would trust with my wallet.
... written by bullshipper , January 05, 2011 - 09:06 pm
Well, with Mr. Boudreaux as chairman, the meetings will probably last past Midnight. That's one man who can talk for hours about nothing. He just goes on and on. I try to watch the meetings; but when he starts on his soap box about some things, I just can't stay awake that long.
... written by Lou Patin aka Cadillac Cowgirl , January 05, 2011 - 09:34 pm
Thanks - BULLSHIPPER- I sure trust him with my Wallet, HEART, and Occassionally my dogs! Any man that visits the local animal shelter before a vote has half of Acadiana's heart too! I don't know if you are a Pet Lover--- but we are! In the back on my mind I was so worried my husband would loose his patience ( and he has lots of it) with that individual from Bellard's district that comes to all the meetings and frustrated Mr.Castille so and possiblly curse in public. Boy I sure counted my Blessing at prayer time!
... written by trust? , January 06, 2011 - 12:01 am
I don't trust any politician. But if you made me pick, the only ones of these 9 I'd trust with my wallet are the ones who believe government should NOT force individuals at gunpoint to subsidize non-profits.
... written by Compassionate One , January 06, 2011 - 02:13 am
Hey Cowgerl!!
How are you? Please define fiscal conservatism and explain how Mr. Patin's votes have coincided with that term.
Perhaps I'm missing something, or does labeling oneself a conservative at election time count too? I would also ask this of Mr. Bertrand.
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , January 06, 2011 - 01:22 pm
Ahem! Missus Cadillac Cowgirl, there are no "BOY commentators on this forum, Go pop a pk of Grandads in the Microwave. Fullfill your God chosen destiny ! GOD made Man in his image and women to bake biscuits for man. UGH ! Me Tarzan, You Jane !
... written by RCajunrunner , January 06, 2011 - 06:52 pm
I think there will be lots of "new" conservatives and possibly new "supporters" of the tea party groups come election season.
Remember, politicians may lie. Voting records do not.
... written by Lou Patin aka Cadillac Cowgirl , January 06, 2011 - 07:49 pm
Love the challenges of answering these questions-- however today is our anniversary and I will have to get back at ya!!!! But on one note-- we remain Republican's and the belief in a multi party country.
... written by bullshipper , January 06, 2011 - 08:14 pm
Hey Northsidian Shotgun, you shot your wod if you think that you can hold a candle to Mrs. Lou "Cadillac Cowgirl". You better bring your own biscuits. That lady will eat you up, spit you out, and put your remains in your Microwave. Ugh! Tarzan, you better find another tree to swing on.
... written by Compassionate One , January 06, 2011 - 10:53 pm
Hey guys have a little class.
Happy Anniversary to you guys!
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , January 07, 2011 - 03:40 am
bullshipper, Lou may be ya mama but that does not cut any ice, I knew Lou when she failed to be picked as Prom Queen and thats not all she lost. Oh, bullshipper, Lou may chew me up, but she won't spit me out, leastwise thats not the Lou, I know. And Slow Learnt bullshipper, IT's "Wad, not Wod, It takes two fools to have an argument, so pull a number and get at the back of the line, your name will be called "Wod, Ciao.
... written by bullshipper , January 07, 2011 - 03:25 pm
Northsidian Shotgun, a wod is workout of the day and a wad is a small mass of soft material used for stuffing. I'll be the wod and you can be the wad. Don't know why you're on Mrs. Lou's case. She's not on the council.
... written by Lou Patin aka Cadillac Cowgirl , January 07, 2011 - 07:20 pm
Hey boyzzz- Don't fight! My heart belongs to District 8- ---but NS did we know one another in High School when I shed no tears over loosing to my best friend as Prom Queen? And by all means I have lost and won time and time again over my 54 years-- that doesn't mean however I have biscuits to bake, can make a roux or that I am Jane. Want to answer Compassionate One's question- this is a forum after all! Correct BS-- I am not on the Council nor do I have the knowledge of the City and Parish District Eight does. NS- if you have a problem with me- let's sit down face to face and make little potatoes out of what you must perceive as big ones-- Name the place and time! Otherwise I am working on the request from Compassionate One-- I have my priorities, you know!
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