The City of Monroe has spent nearly $900,000 since 2013 studying whether or not building a new arena in Monroe is feasible. The construction of a new civic arena was the centerpiece of the Mayo Administration, but as a new…
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Old Chief reappointed as new interim chief for Monroe Police
There is a new chief of police for the City of Monroe, but the new interim chief is actually the old permanent chief, who has been asked to step out of retirement and hold down the job while the…
Stewart named as police youth coordinator to target youth crime
Jason Stewart will coordinate the city’s youth crime prevention program, without a staff or budget. The City of Monroe rolled out its program to deter youth violence Thursday, announcing the appointment of Jason Stewart as the city’s youth services coordinator.…
Echols reveals new water plan, softer on the wallet
Councilman Micheal Echols says his plan, produced by city consultants, will generate same money but be softer on the pockets; ten years instead of five. If Micheal Echols has his way, there might be a water rate increase,…
Charles Thomas fired as Civic Center Director?
“It’s Political” comment to one customer may have sparked city hall push to oust one of the mayor’s most loyal supporters and employees. Charles Thomas, director of the Monroe Civic Center, is waiting on the outcome of an administrative…
Administration still refuses to rename Powell center after Ausberry, Hughey
It’s been two years, but the Mayo Administration still refuses to honor the memory of two community legends with the names approved by the Monroe City Council. In 2015 the Monroe City Council approved the renaming of the Powell Street…
City Council Minutes, May 9, 2017
Monroe City Council Legal and Regular Session May 09, 2017 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers-City Hall MINUTES There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held this date at the…