Panel Discussion with Three Mayors (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana, Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-05-22
Duration: 00:14:09
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1981 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | MAYORS | Local governments | Filmed panel discussions
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Anding, Marvin Interviewee
- Thompson, Mike Interviewee
- Mowad, George Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 22, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a panel discussion with Bossier City Mayor Marvin Anding, Delhi Mayor Mike Thompson and Oakdale Mayor George Mowad. The mayors discussed: the Sunday closing laws, the economic problems facing local governments, the need for state aid, the constitutional restrictions on raising local taxes, and the problem of unfunded mandates. Host: Beth George