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Lake Arthur delays budget approval

LAKE ARTHUR — The Lake Arthur Board of Aldermen are expected to hold a special meeting later this month after postponing adoption of its 2026-27 fiscal year budget to allow additional review of police department expenditures and staffing.

Mayor Sampson “Poncho” LeJeune said council members requested more time to review portions of the proposed police budget before taking final action.

“Some of the b…

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