Lafourche Parish Councilman do not Practice what he Preaches
FACTS:
The 2002 Lafourche Parish Council Chairman, Darryl Marlbrough appeared as a guest on KLRZ “Talk on the Bayou” for the purpose of answering the public’s questions. The show went well until Councilman Phillip Gouaux called in with the following comments:
I didn’t hear the beginning of the show, but I understand that uh Councilman Marlbrough was a bit upset as we didn’t go to him on this issue on the audit, or at least a draft sent to me. I would hope that in the future, anything that is drafted and is going to represent the parish governing authority, that we would get a copy prior to the mail out, I mean the people of my district did not vote for Mr. Marlbrough, they voted for me. All though he was elected by the Council, to represent the Council on certain issues, uh I did not vote to let him take care of my business. I would hope that in the future he would at least give me the privilege to look at it and comment on it. (we haven’t figured out what “it” is)
OPINIONS:
Why didn’t this same Councilman, Philip Gouaux, make the Lafourche Parish Governing Authority aware that an alleged $5.2 million (10% of the whole parish budget) was being spent in his district? Mr. Gouaux had over 10 months to call the radio station or place an item on the agenda, why didn’t he? Why the alleged big secret? Why are Phillip Gouaux and Brent Callais the only two alleged council members involved in this alleged $5.2 million moronic venture? In my Opinion, this episode of alleged corruption is far from being over, how many will go down with the ship? Could it possibly be two or more from the governing authority? Five or more from the administration? Three or more from the outside? Will Councilman Tommy Lassigne ever get a straight answer from the administration on the alleged moronic venture? In my opinion, the governing authority has the authority to investigate the issue, not other elected officials, but the issues. In my opinion, the governing authority can subpoena the owner of the devices, FEMA, and non-elected personnel. $5.2 million paid by Lafourche Parish or paid by FEMA is still tax-payers money, WHY THE BIG SECRET? If it was needed and done properly, proove it. If not, let the chips fall where they may.
