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Mayor-President responds to business owners' concerns over Bertrand Drive Revitalization project

Lafayette's Mayor-President is responding to concerns raised by business owners along Bertrand Drive regarding the city's revitalization project. Business owners are worried about potential impacts that construction activities could have on their operations during the project. The city leadership is engaging with local business community stakeholders about the project's implementation and effects.

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