There is an absolutely fabulous political drama playing out before us in Livingston Parish, says Business Report Executive Editor JR Ball. “There are allegations of criminal activity and cronyism. Charges of a prominent corporation out for revenge and political power. Alliances of convenience to settle political scores of the past. And whispers that the incumbent parish president’s heart really isn’t in this race, that his campaign is mostly one of obligation and simply wanting to retain power so that his enemies can’t grab it,” he says. “In other words, what we have in the land of I-12 construction hell is a good ol’ fashioned Louisiana bare-knuckled campaign brawl to become the next president of that parish.” Read the full column here. Send comments to editors@businessreport.com.
Editor: No shortage of drama in Livingston Parish politics
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