Sales Tax, Bond Ordinances Approved in Lindsay

Sales tax, bond ordinances approved in Lindsay

LINDSAY — Ordinances on a local sales tax and issuance of general obligation various purpose bonds were approved this month by the Lindsay Village Board of Trustees.

Sales tax renewal moves forward — Opelousas residents to vote in August

Joey Richard spends most of his time behind the chair at his barbershop in Opelousas, cutting hair and connecting with the community. But lately, he's been focused on more than just fades and trimshes concerned about the future of his city."If funding for officers is cut, I believe crime rates would spike," Richard said. "The surveillance services we currently rely on could disappear, which would lead to a decline in safety for our city."Richard…