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President’s Message<br />
COME GROW WITH US<br />
BY MAYOR HARRY LEWIS, TOWN OF RAYVILLE<br />
It has been said that the slogan,<br />
“You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby”<br />
can be applied to our great<br />
organization. It began 92 years<br />
ago when officers of Louisiana<br />
cities organized the Louisiana Conference of Mayors. It is<br />
believed that 29 towns and cities joined in this program<br />
to promote better municipal governments. As with any<br />
organization, the Louisiana Municipal Association survived<br />
many challenges and changes. However, the mission of the<br />
LMA has remained constant: (1.) to provide education on<br />
municipal issues; (2.) to promote local governments; and<br />
(3.) to exchange ideas and experiences among elected<br />
leaders throughout the state.<br />
Since 1927, the LMA membership has increased from 29<br />
towns and cities to 305 members consisting of 127 villages,<br />
112 towns, 64 cities and 2 parishes. We strongly encourage<br />
other municipalities to join us. Our success is contingent<br />
upon the support and engagement of LMA membership.<br />
It is an organization that is inclusive, diverse and with<br />
numerous benefits.<br />
The LMA works diligently with state and local<br />
governments on issues important to our municipalities.<br />
Our Executive Director and his staff, along with our<br />
Executive Counsel and LMA legislative team actively<br />
track bills and keep members abreast of their status.<br />
Additionally, I will add my voice to theirs and actively<br />
support or oppose a bill. I respectfully urge you to stay in<br />
contact with your representatives, now and during session,<br />
and attend meetings when possible.<br />
Educational training on issues that affect our towns, cities,<br />
and villages are provided at District Meetings, Mid-Winter<br />
Conferences, and Annual Conventions. Topics of interest,<br />
such as Blighted Property, Open Meetings, Public Records,<br />
and Preparation for 2020 Census have been valuable<br />
learning workshops at annual conferences. Webinar series<br />
are also valuable learning tools.<br />
The LMA has several publications. The Louisiana<br />
Municipal Review is the most notable of these. It is our<br />
Searching for the right fit?<br />
THAT IS OUR SPECIALTY.<br />
Comprehensive Executive Recruitment<br />
focused on matching professional skills,<br />
management style and core values to fit your<br />
organization’s specific requirements.<br />
waters-company.com 800.899.1669<br />
official monthly publication and contains a wealth of<br />
information. It shares information, ideas and interesting<br />
topics. If you want to contribute newsworthy articles<br />
about your, villages, towns, or city, please contact LMA<br />
Communications Coordinator.<br />
The Louisiana Municipal Association is there when you<br />
need us. We are ready to share resources and support.<br />
By sharing with one another, we ensure that the whole is<br />
greater than the sum of its parts. The LMA is more than an<br />
organization, we are a family.<br />
We have faced multiple natural diseases, lost property,<br />
homes and loved ones. But we are resilient, strong and<br />
trust in our God. Please join our beloved, awesome LMA<br />
as we press on, press up and press for continued success!<br />
God bless each of you.<br />
Calendar of Events<br />
<strong>October</strong><br />
1 Sharing HR Solutions Seminar, 9:30 a.m.-<br />
3:30 p.m. at the LMA Office Building, 700<br />
North 10th Street, Baton Rouge, 70802.<br />
2-4 BOAL ICC Training, Eastbank Council<br />
Chambers, Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221<br />
Elmwood Park Blvd, 2nd Floor, Jefferson, LA<br />
70123.<br />
10 Louisiana Municipal Association Executive<br />
Board Meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. in the<br />
LMA Office Building, 700 North 10th Street,<br />
Baton Rouge, 70802, First Floor Meeting<br />
Room 2.<br />
16 BOAL Executive Board Meeting will start<br />
at 9:00 a.m. in the LMA Office Building, 700<br />
North 10th Street, Baton Rouge, 70802.<br />
17 LMGA Executive Committee Meeting will<br />
start at 10:00 a.m. in the LMA Office Building,<br />
700 North 10th Street, Baton Rouge, 70802.<br />
The LMGA Board of Directors Meeting will<br />
follow at 11:00 a.m<br />
17-18 Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police Fall<br />
Conference will be held Oct 17-18 in Baton<br />
Rouge at the Downtown Hilton.<br />
18 LaMATS Webinar on LPS (LaMATS Purchasing<br />
Services) will be presented at 10:00 a.m.<br />
Check the LMA website at www.lma.org for<br />
login information.<br />
21-26 Louisiana Municipal Clerks Institute. Embassy<br />
Suites, Baton Rouge.<br />
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<strong>LMR</strong> | <strong>October</strong> <strong>2018</strong>
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