LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Subject to approval of legislation by the Louisiana Legislature and subsequent certification by the Louisiana Secretary of State, NOTICE is hereby given in compliance with La. R.S. Title 42, Section 19.1, that the Opelousas City Council of the City of Opelousas, Louisiana, will meet in open and public session more than 20 but less than 60 days from today, at the regular meeting place of said City Council, 105 N. Main Street, Opelousas, Louisiana, to consider calling a municipal election to be held in the City of Opelousas, Louisiana, at a date to be determined by the Legislature, for one (1) sales tax, providing for the levy, effective August 11, 2025, in perpetuity, of a 1% (one percent) sales and use tax for the purpose of (i) constructing, acquiring, improving and/or maintaining of garbage, waste disposal facilities, waterworks facilities; (ii) acquiring, improving and/or maintaining police department stations and facilities, and fire department stations and facilities; (iii) constructing, acquiring, improving, extending and/or maintaining sewers and sewerage disposal works, streets, sidewalks, and bridges; and (iv) purchasing and acquiring the necessary land, equipment, and furnishing for any of the aforesaid public works, improvements and facilities, including salaries of employees; and levy of an additional 0.17% sales tax to recover lost tax revenue for the months of June and July 2025.

Announced: 03/11/2025 during City Council Meeting

April 27, 30, May 4, 7, 11, 14 2025

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