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Lafayette hits pause on Downtown bars

The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted to deny a permit for a new bar, prompting Mayor Monique Boulet's administration to pause all bar permitting while they review the process. The move signals a potential shift in how the city handles new bar licenses in the downtown area.

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  • 201 Jefferson Street, Suite B CUPRezoning · <0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda September 21, 2026 · Agenda
  • 403B South Buchanan Street CUPRezoning · 0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda May 18, 2026 · Agenda
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