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Residents and council debate legality and oversight of school‑zone speed cameras in Iberia Parish
Summary
Public commenters and council members debated whether the parish should assume oversight of school‑zone speed cameras, citing legal limits (Act 103), attorney‑general involvement, potential refunds for improperly collected fines, and the need for a cooperative endeavor agreement with the school board; council tabled further action pending school‑board review.
The Iberia Parish Council on Jan. 28 heard extended public comment and council debate over whether the parish should assume oversight of school‑zone speed cameras installed on or near parish roads.
Jeff Simon, who identified himself as the city attorney and a parish resident, asked the council to keep discussion focused on the agenda item and offered to return with a full timeline and conversations with the attorney general and the school board. He said the city has been working on a draft cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA) and requested the council allow time to resolve outstanding legal questions.
Paige Zima, a parish resident and parent, urged caution and accountability. Zima said the…
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