Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards
Long-time Sound Off Louisiana subscribers will recall our exclusive feature in which Gov. Edwards’ Gaming Commission Chairman, Ronnie Jones, allegedly told whistleblower Cathy Derbonne to “shut the f— up” entailing her concerns about unconstitutional appointments to the Louisiana State Police Commission (LSPC). In today’s feature, founder Robert Burns outlines a growing controversy entailing Edwards’ steadfast resolve to defy Louisiana’s Constitution and cram his choice to fill a vacancy on the Red River Water Commission down their throats:
Burns covers the growing controversy over Gov. Edwards’ attempt to cram his choice to fill a vacancy down the Red River Waterway Commission’s throat irrespective of the process spelled out by Louisiana’s Constitution. CLICK HERE for Attorney General Jeff Landry’s opinion on the illegal nature of Edwards’ action.
Other Useful Links for Reference:
Dan Fagan’s original Advocate article of September 12, 2018. Follow-up Hayride article of the same date.
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This seems to be a repeating occurrence within this administration. I too worked under Edwards and uncovered significant ongoing graft and corruption. I too, along with Pupera and Street, was told by Carbo, Et. al. in the Edwards Administration to shut the f### up. I refused to do so and lost my job, my reputation and my career. Pupera and Street shut the f### up on command and they still have jobs, I wasnt as fortunate or learned in how busineess is conducted in Louisiana. Its a losing battle from the start, when LA law only provides relief and protection for whistleblowers through a process set up and administered through the Ethics Administration, and Edwards controls the appointments to the Board of Ethics, whistleblower protection is only an illusion in Louisiana. I’m starting to think should you desire to maintain your employment in Louisiana. you need to think and act like a criminal. And whatver you do, make sure you shut the f### up.