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Letters: Would St. James Parish voters approve a huge 45% pay raise for the Parish Council?

Por: The Advocate Opinion January 09, 2023

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It has been 25 years since the received a pay raise, which is most interesting. It has also been at least 25 years since the parish has adhered to its oath of office and protected the welfare and safety of St. James Parish residents.Given the 2014 land use plan, the parish seemed to have taken an oath to support the interest of South Louisiana Methanol, Ergon St. James and the likes of Formosa Plastics.Ordinance No. 98-1 (adopted on Feb. 4,... + full article



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