Troy Carter: “While they appear to be healthy, there are a lot of challenges at these facilities that require immediate attention.”

I will not vote for this resolution. While I stand firmly and without hesitation against all forms of violence, I cannot support language that requires us to praise a man who so often showed disdain and disrespect for others.

I represent an area that is sometimes referred to as cancer alley, a distinction that we don't like.

It's unacceptable to think that we will -- we were preparing for the Super Bowl and potentially left ourselves open for the Sugar Bowl or for New Year's Eve even.

I thank the chair for the opportunity to speak. As we come together for Suicide Prevention Month, I am deeply aware that this heartbreaking crisis is hitting the Black community hard. The CDC reported that in 2023, the suicide rate among…