@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLafayette City has just approved a groundbreaking $2 million investment for McCarty Hope, a 26-unit supportive housing project aimed at combating homelessness!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLafayette City just approved a groundbreaking Affordable Housing Fund and a $50,000 annual PILOT for a new senior housing project, aiming to transform community living for decades to come!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialCity Bus leadership reveals a $16.7 million budget for 2027, while warning that funding cuts could jeopardize service and staffing as ridership hits 3.2 million trips.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLafayette City Council has approved a $104 million budget for 2027, featuring a 3% pay increase for all employees to combat rising costs and ensure retention.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialResidents in Lafayette are rallying against Flock's surveillance cameras, arguing they jeopardize privacy without proving crime reduction—what will the council decide?
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialExciting news for Lafayette City! The Imagination Lofts and Bohemian projects are projected to generate significant TIF revenue, potentially reimbursing the city's upfront costs.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Redevelopment Commission just greenlit a groundbreaking resolution that could transform Lafayette's economy, unlocking $1.6 billion in Caterpillar investments and generating millions in annual tax revenue!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLafayette City has greenlit a groundbreaking development project with up to $610,000 in forgivable loans, transforming a vacant office into 33 new studio apartments while revitalizing Main Street!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLafayette City just approved a $300,000 forgivable loan to kickstart the Imagination Lofts townhome project, promising a bright future for the community!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialThe Lafayette City Board of Works has upheld the seizure of seven dogs after alarming evidence of heat stress and neglect was revealed during a recent welfare investigation.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLafayette residents are rallying against the city's Flock license-plate-reader cameras, citing serious concerns over privacy, misuse, and a lack of evidence for crime reduction.
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialLafayette City Council just greenlit a $6.75 million plan to revamp Farrington Apartments, ensuring affordable housing for seniors while creating a dedicated fund for future projects!
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@citizenptnewsin.bsky.socialCaterpillar is set to invest nearly $1.6 billion in Lafayette, promising to modernize operations and secure 2,000 jobs—what does this mean for the community?
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