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St. Bernard Council accepts legal advice on auditor-related claims after executive session; 5-2 vote
Summary
After an executive-session review of a Louisiana Legislative Auditor report, the St. Bernard Parish Council voted 5–2 on May 5 to accept legal counsel's advice regarding claims in a demand letter involving Guy McInnis; Council Chair Everhardt and Councilmember Amanda Mones recorded no votes.
The St. Bernard Parish Council voted on May 5 to accept legal counsel's advice in a matter arising from a demand letter sent to Guy McInnis following a report issued by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The action followed an executive session called to discuss the claims.
Councilmember Joshua "Josh" Moran moved to accept the advice of counsel; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Gillis McCloskey and carried with recorded yeas from Councilmembers Patrice Cusimano, Moran, Cindi Meyer, Ryan Randall and McCloskey. Councilmember Amanda Mones voted no, and Council Chair Fred Everhardt, Jr. cast his vote as NAY. The minutes state the motion was declared adopted on May 5, 2026.
The minutes record that the council entered executive session by unanimous consent earlier in the meeting for the purpose of discussing the claims asserted in the demand letter and then returned to open session to take the vote. The minutes do not provide the text of the demand letter, the substance of legal counsel's advice, or any additional statements from counsel or the parties involved; the clerk's file retains copies of all resolutions and ordinances referenced in the meeting minutes.
