Livingston Parish Government Forced to Close Bank Account After Campaign Mailer Exposes Account Numbers
The Livingston Parish government in Louisiana has been compelled to close its bank account due to a campaign mailer that allegedly exposed the parish's account and routing numbers. The mailer, distributed by district attorney candidate Sherman Mack, accused his opponent, Brad Cascio, of benefiting from the parish's litigation through his association with Moody Law Firm, which provides legal services to the parish government. Images of checks containing real names, bank account numbers, and routing numbers were reportedly included in the mailer. Livingston Parish Chief Financial Officer Mickey Morris informed the Parish Council's Finance Committee about the issue, stating that the bank would close the account, leading to service delays. Morris indicated that the checks did not leave their office via a public records request, as such information would have been redacted. Deputy Finance Director Gail Housley estimated that new payments from the parish government would be delayed by a minimum of two to three w...
