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Parish Council rejects $250,000 suite remodel request for Nicholls State stadium
Summary
Lafourche Parish Council voted to deny a $250,000 parish contribution for suite remediation at John L. Guidry Stadium after several members said the city and university should contribute; the motion failed 5–2 with one abstention and one absence.
The Lafourche Parish Council on Sept. 23 declined a request to approve a $250,000 parish contribution for a suite‑remodel and remediation at John L. Guidry Stadium. The resolution, presented by Councilman Aaron Melvin on behalf of administration, failed after a heated discussion over who should bear the cost.
Councilman Daniel Lorraine argued that the city of Thibodaux should pay, noting previous parish investments in nearby roads and saying…
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