The majority of the Monroe City Council is urging voters to reject a December 7th ballot measure to extend a 1-cent sales tax, warning it will create a $500 million “slush fund” without proper safeguards against waste and fraud. They…
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Council wants patches and holes in streets repaved, oppose slush fund tax
Monroe’s aging streets are showing signs of severe deterioration as citizens grapple with a controversial proposal to renew a 2001 one-cent sales tax five years ahead of schedule. The tax, originally designated for street maintenance, has become the center of…
Marie Brown pondering offer of city employment, “It depends”
L. “Marie” Brown, a tireless Monroe community advocate known for championing the needs of the poor, has been offered a position as community liaison to the Monroe City Council, though she says her acceptance depends on salary negotiations and the…
Mayor vows to repeat veto of Southside demands for Black inclusion
The political landscape in Monroe took a contentious turn Tuesday night as the city council, led by its Black majority, reignited a battle with Mayor Friday Ellis over his authority to negotiate sizeable contracts without oversight. In a tense meeting,…
City Council rejects Rev. Ike Byrd as Community Affairs Director
In a contentious meeting on Tuesday, the Monroe City Council voted down Mayor Friday Ellis’s appointment of Rev. Ike Byrd as the new Director of Community Affairs for the City. The decision came after a 3-2 vote, with the council…
City council salutes six year old for outstanding intellect
Tuesday, the Monroe City Council in Monroe, Louisiana, honored an exceptional young resident during its meeting. On recommendation of Minister Verbon Muhammad of District 5, Mayor Friday Ellis issued a proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 27, 2024 as “Taurian Collins Jr.…
Atty Sarah Smith named to SEDD Board
Attorney Sarah Smith has been unanimously approved by the Monroe City Council to join the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board. The appointment, made by District 4 councilman Rodney McFarland, was confirmed on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Atty Smith, daughter…