Local Government - Lafayette Parish
Participation in local government produces better outcomes and promotes good governance.Council Contact Information
Parish Council
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District 1: Bryan Tabor, ph. 291.8801, email: bryantabor@lafayettela.gov
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District 2: Kevin Naquin, ph. 291.8802, email: kevinnaquin@lafayettela.gov
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District 3: Josh Carlson, ph. 291.8803, email: joshcarlson@lafayettela.gov
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District 4: John Guilbeau, ph. 291.8804, email: johnguilbeau@lafayettela.gov
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District 5: AB Rubin, ph. 291.8805, email: abrubin@lafayettela.gov
What we’ve been up to
Lafayette schools pause voter drives
In 2022 our drives at LPSS high schools were paused as guidance from the Secretary of State’s office engaged the Lafayette Parish School Board in election activities.Read here for more information regarding our efforts to host voter registration drives in...
Police Chief Candidate Forum
The LWV Lafayette partnered with the NAACP of Lafayette to host a community forum for the finalists for the Lafayette Police Chief. See here for an Advocate article discussing the candidate forum.
City Court Judges Forum
In October of 2022, LWV Lafayette partnered with two local organizations, Women of Wisdom and 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette to host a candidate forum for Lafayette City Court Judges. See here for link to video of forum.
11/13/21 Lafayette Parish Voter Guide
What's on the BallotLafayette City and Parish Tax PropositionsParishwide Proposition No. 1 of 4Airport Millage Renewal - 1.71 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs. ● A YES vote supports continuing the mill for the airport.● A NO vote would eliminate this mill for airport....
Celebrating Thetis Cusimano – Women’s History Month
In her humble and modest manner, Thetis Cusimano was a trailblazer. She believed in good government, fairness, and treating people with respect and dignity. In her personal, professional, and civic engagement endeavors, she fought for what she believed.In...
LWV of Lafayette’s response to Lafayette Public Library Board’s rejection of voter education grant
Press ReleaseLafayette, LA (January 31, 2021) – Recent actions by the Lafayette Public Library Board and the Mayor-President’s office to deny a grant-supported public discussion of voting rights and ballot access in the United States raises questions for the League of...
ACTION! FINAL VOTE FOR EARLY VOTING AT MLK CENTER
Tuesday, August 18th, both the parish and city councils will vote on FINAL ADOPTION OF CO-069-2020 and PO-035-2020. The agreement will establish an early voting site at the Martin Luther King Center off of W. Willow St. in Lafayette. This is a compromise proposal...
November 3rd, 2020 Lafayette Parish Election Information
Election Day - Nov 3rdPresidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election will be held on November 3rd. Polls open at 6 a.m. for TUESDAY elections. Polls close at 8 p.m. All voters in line at 8 p.m. have the right to vote.Voter Registration...
How to Participate in Parish Council Meetings LCG (Lafayette Consolidated Government)
Email or Phone the Council Submit your comments via e-mail to DoNotSpeakCM@lafayettela.gov In your message, you must identify which Council meeting agenda you are calling about(City or Parish), then include the agenda item number, your name and your position (for...
Call to Action – Demand a fully accessible early voting site for all voters in Lafayette Parish.
Tuesday, July 21st, the parish council will introduce this item for consideration. The agreement is between Broussard, Youngsville, and Lafayette parish that opens an early voting site at the East Regional Public Library on the southside of Lafayette Parish. The...
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