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LCA director presents industry and cancer-rate information; council requests town-hall follow-up
Summary
David Cresson, executive director of the Louisiana Chemical Association, presented industry and cancer-rate facts to the council; members asked him to return for a public town-hall. Separately, Keith LeBlanc raised concerns about the levee ramp in Convent.
David Cresson, Executive Director of the Louisiana Chemical Association, briefed the St. James Parish Council on industry-related data and cancer-rate information during the April 1 meeting. Council members asked questions after the presentation and suggested that Cresson return to present the material at a town-hall meeting for broader public engagement.
During the same segment, Keith LeBlanc spoke to the council about concerns with the levee ramp in Convent. Council members acknowledged the concern and recorded it for follow-up; the transcript does not record any immediate action or council directive tied to the levee ramp comment. The presentation and public comment were informational and council members requested further outreach rather than taking an immediate policy vote.
