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On November 18 Plaquemines Parish voters will have the opportunity to participate in an election that features races for state government positions, votes on 4 constitutional amendments, and two millages. On election day, the polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

A recall petition against district 7 council member Carlton LaFrance that was initially pursued back in April 26 2023 has not been _led by the deadline. Meaning, LaFrance will not be forced to participate in an election to maintain his position.

Employees of Stolthaven Terminals in Braithwaite participated in a coastal restoration event in conjunction with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL). After presenting a check for $5,000 to aid in the e rt, Stolthaven Terminals employees volunteered time to work diligently with various community leaders and CRCL, bagging over 12 tons of used oyster shells from restaurants in the local area to be used to support coastal restoration.

After an extended period of relatively little push back against the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) diversion project in Plaquemines Parish, the _ght against the diversion has recently been reignited. is time, Plaquemines opponents to the diversion are taking their _ght into the legal system. ere are two legal challenges being leveled against CPRA over the diversion: one from the Plaqueis Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) and the other from the local oyster _shing industry. e project began construction in early August.

e controversial redistricting process that the Plaquemines Parish council went through in 2022—which resulted in former Registrar of Voters Sharon Branan resigning from her position and former Chief Deputy of the Registrar of Voters o_ce Michelle Wilcox being removed from her position by Branan—continues to be an issue. Both Wilcox and Branan have recently _led lawsuits against the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) over the situation.

Questions Need To Be Answered ere are many unanswered questions regarding the state’s multi-billion dollar fresh-water diversion project at Myrtle Grove being built by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the parish government has o_cially decided to attempt to stop the project until questions can be answered. I believe this is a good move to try and come to a resolution before signi_cant work begins.

It took four Louisiana congressmen 51 years before one of them became Speaker of the US House of Representatives. Second line to being president, a responsibility and honor that very few receive. Finally, after all this time, an obscure young congressman from Shreveport made it.

Mr. Denis Rousselle, former superintendent, recently announced that he was stepping down as Superintendent of Plaquemines Parish Schools. Mr. Rousselle is described as an exceptional, diligent member of the Plaquemines Parish School Board who has aided with several issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and hurricane-related incidents. He embodies what an incredible leader is, constantly taking precautions against unanticipated circumstances during the school year. Mr. Rousselle always wanted to ensure students have the best possible school experience.