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Sulphur Council Faces Bidding Scandal | Lake Charles News
Sulphur City Council faces scrutiny after voting 4-1 to ask the Louisiana Attorney General for guidance on possible public bid law violations tied to renovations at the council’s own meeting building. Concerns center on missing documentation, lack of fair market analysis justifying over $20K/month rent, and two construction projects completed without public bids. The heated debate, including a gavel-slamming dissent from Councilman Danny DiPetta, drew public criticism, with residents demanding transparency. Mayor Jacob Stutes has already sent documents to the Legislative Auditor and notified…
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