Opelousas officials stress need to renew crucial sales tax

Opelousas officials stress need to renew crucial sales tax

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- The fate of the renewal for the one cent sales tax that has been in place for over 50 years is a big topic of discussion that could be decided by a city election later this year. "It's very important for you to pay attention to not get caught up in the 'he said-she said.' This is bigger than any one of us. You got to think about our city continuing to run." Marvin Richard, the Opelousas Alderman at Large, said. The one c…