LCG Charter: Secretary of State Appeals to Louisiana Supreme Court

On the "Ross Report" Wednesday, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announced that he has filed a writ with the Louisiana Supreme Court, which has been received by them.

If the court decides to hear the appeal, it could happen later this summer. The court has not responded yet.

In the meantime, the Secretary of State's Office will move forward with ballot registration for the fall elections in Lafayette in accordance with previous rulings from two lower courts - the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and 15th Judicial District Court Judge John Trahan.

This legal challenge to Lafayette Consolidated Government amending the City-Parish Government Charter via an ordinance will determine whether separate city and parish council districts will stand.