Friends and Neighbors:
If you live or shop in West Monroe, Louisiana, it’s time to take notice. Recent reports confirm that West Monroe now has one of the highest combined sales‐tax rates in our state, and even in the nation, our small city of West Monroe is higher than Baton Rouge, New Orleans, as well as places like Washington DC and Las Vegas Nevada.

These taxes have placed an extra burden on families, businesses, and everyday spending. Here’s what that means for you: Every time you go to the store or eat out, you’re paying more in taxes just because of where you live. Local businesses—our neighbors—are squeezed by taxes, which can mean higher prices or fewer jobs. Families already stretched by rising costs are hit again by an avoidable tax. When our city adds tax after tax (including special districts and add-ons), it discourages new investment and growth. 

My promise to you: I will push for transparency and accountability: every tax dollar should be clearly explained and used wisely. I will advocate for tax relief: we must explore reducing the burden on working families and small business owners. I will demand responsible government spending: rather than keep piling on taxes, we must prioritize what truly benefits our community—roads, schools, safety—not endless tax hikes. I will work to ensure fairness: if our city is asking more of you, then we must be sure services match the cost and that growth is encouraged, not stifled.
Your job: Get involved.

Vote: Make your voice heard in the next election—tax policy is not set in stone.

Support: Local businesses that face this burden—shop local, support local.

Together, let’s realign our tax burden with the values of fairness, growth, and opportunity for every citizen of West Monroe. Let’s build a community where taxes don’t hold us back—but serve us all.

Thank you for standing up. Let’s move forward together