Parish Term Limits Ballot
Key Questions
What propositions are on the May 16 ballot?
Two parish term limit propositions were approved by the parish council for the May 16 election. They stem from a lawsuit settlement involving Bobby Cortez.
How did the term limit propositions originate?
The parish council approved the propositions as part of a settlement from Bobby Cortez's lawsuit. This places them on the May 16 ballot.
What potential impact could the term limit ballot items have?
The propositions could reshape parish governance structures. This may affect services in areas like Hammond.
Council-approved propositions for May 16 vote from Bobby Cortez lawsuit settlement; could reshape parish governance impacting Hammond services.
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Updated May 7, 2026