Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
2012 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27 Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.58 provides for an annual state sales tax holiday on sales of hurricane-preparedness items or supplies made on the last Saturday and Sunday … Continue reading
Covington’s new website up and running
The city of Covington has unveiled its new website, described by the mayor as a simple and user-friendly upgrade to the city’s old page. It can be found at www.covla.com. The city’s old website, www.cityofcovingtonla.com, is still active though the … Continue reading
Covington council approves deal to end turf war between fire departments
The Covington City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of an agreement between the city Fire Department and a neighboring fire district — intended as a truce in the two-decade-long turf war between the two departments — despite spirited pleas … Continue reading
Wright Wins District C Council Race
Mark Wright has defeated incumbent Councilman Mark Sacco in the race for Covington City Council in District C. With all votes counted, the St. Tammany Clerk of Court reports Wright won… Continue reading
Wright Steps Down as GOP Chair, Declines to Seek Party Endorsement
Covington City Council candidate Mark Wright has resigned as chairman of the Republican Parish Executive Committee, choosing to avoid any appearance of undue influence over the Committee’s endorsement process.
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Wright Qualifies For Covington’s City Council Race
For Immediate Release Thursday, February 10, 2011 Covington, LA – Leading candidate for the Covington City Council District C seat Mark Wright officially qualified this morning at the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court’s office for the election to be … Continue reading
Community Leader To Seek Council Seat
For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Covington community leader and Republican Party executive Mark Wright today announced his candidacy for Covington City Council District C. Wright said his priorities as the District’s councilman would be increased communication with District … Continue reading
A Letter From Mark
Dear Neighbor, Last week, I qualified to run for Covington’s City Council in District C. While leading River Forest’s Civic Association for the last five years, I have seen firsthand the results of declining city revenue and the neglect of … Continue reading
