Tax break for first responders rejected

At the recommendation of St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, a tax property tax exemption for first responders was rejected by the Parish Council. Bellard said allowing the exemption, which is a local option, would put the assessor in a difficult position. “The definition is broad... pretty much anyone can be a first responder,” Bellard said. “The people in our parish voted agai...

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