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Saint Tammany council splits on Mosquito Abatement appointments after heated public testimony
Summary
Council debated reappointments and new nominees to the parish Mosquito Abatement District after extensive public testimony about scientific expertise, fiscal management and past legal disputes; one nominee (Bill Yacht) was appointed and the second seat was postponed for one month.
The Saint Tammany Parish Council on Feb. 5 considered contested appointments to the parishwide Mosquito Abatement District amid sharp public testimony over fiscal oversight, travel expenses and technical expertise.
Vicky Bridal George, chair of the Mosquito Abatement District board, urged the council to reappoint Glenn Boyer and emphasized his technical background and conference attendance as evidence of relevant expertise. “Glenn is extremely qualified for this position,” Bridal George said, describing a 36‑year naval oceanographic career and board contributions (SEG 556–607).
Several residents and technical experts also spoke. Glenn Boyer introduced himself and cited his service and learning to help the district (SEG 612–630). Jamie Segura, a Covington resident, urged keeping scientists on the board, saying “What better…
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