Lanier to be sworn in as Alexandria mayor today
New Alexandria mayor Carroll Lanier takes office following a bitter campaign against incumbent John Snyder who trails at reelection. Snyder vows further political action, testifies on police investigations, and hints at running for governor or Congress, while Lanier plans to reinstate two city employees and address corruption concerns.
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Davis Panel Reports Flaws in 1st District Runoff
A three member House panel led by Rep. Mendel Davis concludes that fraudulent voting in St Bernard Parish and possible irregularities in Plaquemines Parish call into question the Oct 2 Democratic runoff between Richard Tonry and James Moreau. Plaquemines officials deny irregularities. The final report notes a long standing pattern ignored by parish officials.
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