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City officials discuss placing public-safety sales tax on Nov. 2020 ballot
Summary
Police chiefs told the Scott City Council they are exploring placing a sales-tax proposition on the Nov. 2020 ballot to fund public safety; local officials and residents voiced support but urged clearer public education and specifics about how revenue would be used.
Chief Sonnier and Chief Leger told the City of Scott council they are exploring putting a sales-tax proposition on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot to fund public-safety needs. Lafayette Parish Councilman Kevin Naquin and Councilman Bergeron spoke in favor of placing the measure before voters.
Several residents also spoke during the discussion. Don Hargrave said he supported the idea but encouraged public education about the proposal’s specifics; Mike Pruhdomme likewise said he supported a public-safety measure while expressing concern about how tax dollars would be spent.
The council did not vote on the measure during the Jan. 9 meeting. Council members present heard the presentation and public remarks; further action or a formal ordinance to place the proposition on the ballot would be required before it appears for voter approval.
