Lawrason Act election underway in St. Martinville

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY)- The highly anticipated election on the Lawrason Act is underway, as voters head to the polls to weigh in on the potential benefits.

The St. Martinville City Council voted back in February to allow residents to cast their ballots in favor or against the Lawrason Act at the May 3rd election.

The city of St. Martinville is one of only 24 cities in Louisiana that operates under a legislative charter. The charter has been in place in St. Martinville since 1895.