Lafayette Parish School Board violates open meetings law

Aug 21, 2026 | Local Issues

This clip is a News 15 story on the Lafayette Parish School Board’s actions during a meeting in which the board voted to move programs away from Paul Breaux Middle School. LWV Lafayette has accused the board of violating Louisiana’s open meeting law during...

KLFY: LWV hosts panel discussion on millages

Aug 21, 2026 | Local Issues, LWV Lafayette

On September 24th, 2025, LWV Lafayette hosted a panel discussion on millage renewals for the Lafayette Parish School System, the Bayou Vermillion District, roads and bridges, and public health. This clip from KLFY includes quotes from each panelist and details about...
LWV Participates in High School Civic Education Event

LWV Participates in High School Civic Education Event

May 13, 2025 | LWV Lafayette

In March, 2025, League Members led a workshop on voting rights and Lafayette government for a group of high school students. Mayor-President Monique Boulet spoke to students and the League facilitated a mock parish council meeting where students debated the location...

Chat ‘n Chew

Oct 5, 2024 | Elections

On Wednesday, October 2nd, the League hosted a Chat ‘n Chew event at the Lafayette Public Library. Clerk of Court, Louis Perret, and Registrar of Voters, Charlene Menard, joined us to discuss the Fall election season, how to become a poll worker, and how...

How to become an election commissioner

Mar 5, 2024 | Elections

Meet with the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court, Louis Perret, on Wednesday, March 6th, at 5:30pm to learn how you can become an election day worker. The event will take place at the Clifton Chenier Auditorium, 220 W. Willow St. Building...