Washington mayor overcomes financial crisis, town now debt-free

Washington mayor overcomes financial crisis, town now debt-free

WASHINGTON, La. (KLFY) -- When Mayor Dwight Landreneau took office in 2020, the town of Washington faced being taken over by the state due to their financial hardship. Actually facing $750,000 in debt. Now, after five years of work, the town is ready to begin a new chapter that is debt free. "It's a big relief. The attitude that people have about Washington and the impression that they have about our little town has completely changed," Landrene…