Opelousas Sales Tax Renewal Heads to August Election

Opelousas sales tax renewal heads to August election

OPELOUSAS, la. (KLFY) -- Last night's the Opelousas City Council meeting not only saw an outpour of comments from both residents and elected officials but also the approval of an election that will decide the fate of a $0.01 sales tax renewal for the next 50 years. Mayor Julius Alsandor spoke about his wishes to see Opelousas grow for the future. "It's about the city of Opelousas and it's forwardness and continued growth." Alsandor said. Several…

Opelousas City Council approves putting 1% sales tax renewal proposal on August ballot

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The Opelousas City Council voted to put a 1% sales tax renewal on the August election ballot. This tax, which has been in place since 1975, is set to expire at the end of this…