During election seasons, 1A strives to ensure the business community is equipped with the tools needed to make an informed decision on the ballot. Check out our resources below for the upcoming election on November 15.
Key Election Info
Early Voting: November 1 – 8 (excluding Sunday, Nov. 2)
Election Day: Saturday, November 15
Election Day Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Contact
André Breaux
VP, Policy & Strategic Initiatives
Andre@OneAcadiana.org
337-408-3674
1A Ballot Briefings
As the voice of the regional business community, 1A aims to keep our members informed heading to the polls. You may be familiar with our “2 Minutes That Matter” and “Candidate Conversations” videos. Our new “Ballot Briefings” series offers briefings on ballot items you’ll be asked to vote on this fall – with elections on October 11 and November 15.
In Lafayette Parish, the November 15 ballot includes two local millage renewals – one for Road & Bridge Maintenance and the other for Public Health & Safety. We sat down with Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet, who helped explain both propositions. Check out the video below to learn more!
Other Elections Resources
1A’s Ballot Guide outlines the two millage renewals on the ballot in Lafayette Parish.
LCG has developed a landing page and a flyer with more information about both millage renewals.
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s GeauxVote portal is a clearinghouse for elections-related information, from voter registration to sample ballots and more.
Recent Election Results
The October 11 ballot also included two local millage renewals in Lafayette Parish – one for the Lafayette Parish School System and the other for the Bayou Vermilion District. Here are the election results:
Lafayette Parish School System (7.79 mills) Millage Continuation
✓ Passed: YES 68% | 32% NO
Bayou Vermilion District (0.75 mills) Millage Continuation
✓ Passed: YES 70% | 30% NO