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Iowa council authorizes Becker & Hebert to represent town in annexation lawsuit

Town Council of Iowa, Louisiana · July 27, 2026
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Summary

Council approved an engagement letter for Becker & Hebert Law Firm to represent the Town of Iowa in Calcasieu Parish Police Jury v. Town of Iowa and related annexation matters and authorized the mayor to execute the engagement.

The Town of Iowa council voted unanimously on July 27 to approve an engagement letter for Becker & Hebert Law Firm to handle the lawsuit titled Calcasieu Parish Police Jury v. Town of Iowa and any additional annexation-related matters. Mayor Douglas Watkins was authorized to execute the engagement on the town's behalf.

The motion was moved by Council Member Joe Becnel and seconded by Council Member Gerald Guidry; no questions were raised during the special session prior to the unanimous vote. The engagement directs the town to secure legal counsel for ongoing litigation and annexation issues, and the action was recorded in the minutes with the town clerk attesting.

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