New info breathes new life into council push for more tax revenues

New information from the parish tax assessor may have breathed new life into the city council’s push to squeeze more money out of present tax appropriations to subsidize city services. The idea sparked discussion among Monroe City Council members about…

Brown Bombers want more DBE participation in city contracts

The Monroe City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to delay authorization of a $1.65 million pump replacement bid, citing concerns over low Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals. The controversy erupted when the city’s purchasing department requested permission to advertise…