Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, who recently announced the launching of an investigation regarding two matters presented by Sounnd Off Louisiana entailing the Lafayette Parish School System.
In today’s Sound Off Louisiana feature, we reveal the fact that, as reported by KLFY (Channel 10 – Lafayette), Attorney General Jeff Landry has launched an investigation entailing two Sound Off Louisiana investigative features: 1) the massive legal fees incurred by the Lafayette Parish School System entailing the firing (and subsequent defense of wrongful termination litigation) of former Superintendent Pat Cooper, and 2) alleged improprieties on the part of Kevin Martin, head of the cosmetology department of the W. D. and Mary Baker Smith Career Center within the Lafayette Parish School System. That KLFY feature follows:
KLFY feature of May 22, 2018. CLICK HERE to view the actual letter sent by Lafayette Parish District Attorney Keith Stutes to Burns.
In addition to the KLFY feature above, WWL (Channel 4 – New Orleans) aired this feature on May 17, 2018, two days after our feature on the lawsuit filed by former Louisiana State Police Commission member Calvin Braxton. Here’s video of WWL’s feature:
WWL feature of May 17, 2018 on Braxton’s litigation. CLICK HERE for the consent agreement reporter Katie Moore holds up during the feature.
We are presently working on an extensive and in-depth investigative report on happenings and circumstances surrounding the “resignations” of both Cathy Derbonne, the former Executive Director of the Louisiana State Police Commission (LSPC) and Braxton, former LSPC member. As our subscribers will recall, Derbonne sued the LSPC earlier this year. The first hearing (a Peremptory Exception of No Cause of Action filed by the LSPC) on her litigation is scheduled for Monday, June 4, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in Judge Morvant’s courtroom. We’ll be there to cover the outcome of that hearing, and will report the ruling back to our subscribers along with the aforementioned investigative report. We KNOW you’re going to find that to be a fascinating post!!
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Rep. Lance Harris, sponsor HB-27 , which would raise Louisiana’s sales tax by 1/3 cent and “clean” two cents of existing sales taxes and thereby raise approximately $380 million, or $40,000 PER HOUR from taxpayers!
On Monday, May 28, 2018, 76 members of the Louisiana House of Representatives, including 11 who had “Damascus Road Experiences” and voted for the first time (out of four opportunities in 2018) to increase Louisiana’s sales taxes effective July 1, 2018. The amount of that increase, using the sponsor of HB-27, Rep. Lance Harris’, own numbers? Just north of $40,000 per hour!!
A brief lead-up to the vote, some brief commentary by Rep. Harris entailing “Facebook posters” whom he seems to infer need to be “ignored ” as “noise” so that the important people, state lawmakers, can “stay focused on the main thing” are depicted in the following brief video clip
(Editor’s Note: for those who have asked, an individual close to Rep. Harris has indicated that his commentary depicted in the video below was not directed at our Sunday post. Rather, it was directed at some folk who apparently engaged in vicious name-calling directed at Rep. Harris personally. We feel it was a mistake for Rep. Harris to dignify such actions by addressing them on the House floor, but given the number of inquiries we got, we also wanted to make it clear that he’s indicated his commentary was NOT directed at us from the 5/27/18 post.)
Brief video of lead-up to and actual vote by Louisiana House on 5/28/18 on HB-27. Support Link:
No Penny Renewal (FULLY updated with Representatives who voted “yes” on 5/28 highlighted in yellow).
Itemization of Louisiana Representatives having a “Damascus Road Experience” and voting For HB-27 for the FIRST time (out of four opportunities):
(Red = Representative is term-limited and cannot run for re-election in 2019).
Rep. Joseph Bouie, Jr., D-New Orleans
District 97
Phone: (504) 285-1033 [email protected]
Rep. Barbara Carpenter D-Baton Rouge
District 63
Phone: (225) 771-5674 [email protected]
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Rep. Lance Harris, sponsor HB-27 , which would raise Louisiana’s sales tax by 1/3 cent and “clean” two cents of existing sales taxes and thereby raise approximately $380 million.
Burns previews the upcoming showdown vote on HB-27 and its potential to end the careers of some Louisiana legislators. Support Links:
Rep. Neil Abramson, D-New Orleans
District 98 Phone: (504) 275-8051[email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) & 3/4/18 (1/4 cent).
Rep. John Anders, D-Vidalia
District 21 Phone: (318) 336-5865[email protected]
Voted Yes on 3/4/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. James Arms, III, D-Leesville
District 30 Phone: (337) 238-7004[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville
District 59 Phone: (225)677-8020 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Larry Bagley, R-Stonewall
District 7 Phone: (318)925-9588 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Taylor Barras (House Speaker), R-New Iberia
District 48 Phone: (337) 373-4051 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. John Bagneris, D-New Orleans
District 100 Phone: (504) 243-7783[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. John Berthelot, R-Gonzales
District 88 Phone: (225) 647-5646[email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Robert Billot, D-Westwego
District 83
Phone: (504) 436-8929 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 3/4/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Stuart Bishop, R-Lafayette
District 43 Phone: (337) 981-7409 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
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Notation Only: Rep. Chris Broadwater, R-Hammond, who resigned right after 2/28/18 vote, was replaced by Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, Jr. (see entry below).
for District 86. Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent).
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Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie
District 58 Phone: (225) 265-9005[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Chad Brown, D-Plaquemine
District 60 Phone: (225) 687-2410 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 3/4/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Terry Brown, I-Colfax
District 22 Phone: (855) 261-6566[email protected]
Voted Yes on 3/4/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Thomas Carmody, R-Shreveport
District 6 Phone: (318) 862-9956 [email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Robby Carter, D-Amite
District 72 Phone: (985)748-2245[email protected]
Voted Yes on 3/4/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Steve Carter, R-Baton Rouge
District 68 Phone: (225)362-5305 [email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Charles Chaney, R-Rayville
District 19 Phone: (318)728-5875 [email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Patrick Connick, R-Marrero
District 84 Phone: (504)371-0240[email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Jean-Paul Coussan, R-Lafayette
District 45 Phone: (337) 262-2400[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Kenny Cox, D-Natchitoches
District 23 Phone: (855) 844-8583[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Michael Danahay, D-Sulphur
District 33 Phone: (337) 527-5581[email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent). SEAT NOW VACANT.
Rep. Paula Davis, R-Baton Rouge
District 69 Phone: (225)362-5301[email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice
District 41 Phone: (337)457-0194[email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Stephen Dwight, SPONSOR OF 1/4 cent BILL, R-Lake Charles
District 35 Phone: (337)491-2315 [email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Franklin Foil, R-Baton Rouge
District 70 Phone: (225)342-6777 [email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Randal Gaines, D-LaPlace
District 57 Phone: (985) 652-1228[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Jerry Gisclair, D-LaRose
District 54 Phone: (985)798-7707 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 3/4/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. John E. “Johnny” Guinn, R-Jennings
District 37 Phone: (337) 824-0376[email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Jeffrey Hall, D-Alexandria
District 26 Phone: (318) 487-5661[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Lance Harris, SPONSOR OF 1/3 cent BILL, R-Alexandria
District 25 Phone: (318) 767-6095 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 3/4/18 (1/4 cent).
Rep. Joseph Marino, I-Gretna
District 85 Phone: (504) 361-6013 [email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Jonesboro
District 13 Phone: (318) 259-4275[email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Greg Miller, R-NORCO
District 56 Phone: (985) 764-9991[email protected]
Voted Yes ALL THREE TIMES on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent), 3/4/18 (1/4 cent), and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Jim Morris, R-Oil City
District 1 Phone: (318)995-6852 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) & 3/4/18 (1/4 cent).
Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, Jr., R-Hammond
District 86 Phone: (985) 974-0009[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
SPECIAL NOTE: Rep. Muscarello was elected to replace Chris Broadwater (see above) and therefore was NOT in the Legislature to cast votes on 2/28/18 nor 3/4/18.
Rep. Barbara Norton, D-Shreveport
District 26 Phone: (318) 632-5887[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Kevin Pearson, R-Slidell
District 76 Phone: (985)646-6487 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. J. Rogers Pope, R-Denham Springs
District 71 Phone: (225) 667-3588[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Stephen Pugh, R-Ponchatoula
District 73 Phone: (985)386-7844[email protected]
Voted Yes on 2/28/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Rep. Steve Pylant, R-Winnsboro
District 26 Phone: (318) 435-7313[email protected]
Voted Yes on 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
Eugene Reynolds, D-Minden
District 10 Phone: (318)371-3092 [email protected]
Voted Yes on 3/4/18 (1/4 cent) and 5/25/18 (1/3 cent).
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