Monroe citizens are once again facing higher water bills, not due to increased costs of producing clean water, but as a result of a controversial 2018 city council decision that has turned water and sewerage charges into a profit-generating scheme…
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“Forever” taxes are not a good idea for city
Tuesday night, the Monroe City Council’ introduced a second “forever” tax; even the idea should raise concerns among residents. While the original 1 cent street improvement sales tax was implemented with the noble intention of paving and maintaining the city’s…
New council – mayor, must find common ground for next four years
The recent elections in Monroe have ushered in a new era of political representation, with the addition of Bishop Rodney McFarland and Minister Verbon Muhammad to the city council. These two new councilmembers, along with incumbent Juanita Woods, form a…
Hiring teenagers as Monroe Police officers is a bad idea
The Monroe Police Department is grappling with a shortage of officers, prompting the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board to consider lowering the minimum age requirement for police officers from 21 to 19. While this proposal may seem like…
Elementary kids in Wossman and Carroll Marching bands, is it OK?
Our community is proud of the Wossman and Carroll High School band programs. The bands represent our community well at formal occasions, football games, and sometimes even as far as New Orleans Mardi Gras parades. However, many are not aware…
The value of every life deserves priority response from city leaders
Crime in our city is increasing; in the last seven days, there have been more shootings in Foster Heights, South 9th Street, and Parkview Apartments. As usual, city officials have accepted shootings, murders, and other violent crimes as normal for…
“Pay-to-Play” politics at core of Dawson re-election controversy
In Monroe, the practice of “pay-to-play” politics has become so entrenched that many elected officials seem to have forgotten that it is, in fact, illegal. Illegal Pay to Play campaign contributions are at the heart of the ongoing controversy involving…