

Sign of the Times
Just in time for this weekend’s world-famous Tarpon Rodeo, held annually in the Gulf waters beyond Grand Isle, a beautiful new sign will greet participants and townsfolk coming in for the festivities. The elaborate custom design was created by Gibko Signs of Bunkie, Louisiana (gibko.com), and funded by the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo organization, Jefferson Parish and the Town of Grand Isle. LaMATS is proud to have played a part in securing this timely delivery. Gra


Government Capital Corp. Finances Key Purchases for Member Munis
LaMATS partner Government Capital Corporation (govcap.com) provides flexible lease-purchase financing on moveable property including vehicles, safety equipment, software packages, water meters, and much more. Already this year, GovCap has financed hundreds of thousands in essential purchases for LMA member cities, towns, and villages: Kaplan, Morse, Franklin, Ville Platte, Cottonport and Hodge are just a few of the communities that have purchased big-ticket items like fire tr


"LaMATS Village" Welcomes LMA Members at 2021 Convention
On July 29th and 30th, come visit Louisiana's newest unincorporated municipality at the LMA 2021 Convention in Baton Rouge! "LaMATS Village" will be the gathering place for elected officials and their staffs to meet our team and valued vendor partners in person, and to sign up for all the special services and discounts we're proud to provide the LMA membership. We’ve reserved a block of eight booths for our old friends like Kincade Recreation, Precision Concrete Cutting and G


LPS Surplus Property Program Expands with New Partnership
Whether you're searching for surplus items advertised by your municipality or looking to sell unneeded materials, the LPS Municipal Surplus Property Program (lamats.net/surplus) is the place to start. Many Louisiana municipalities and local governments utilize LPS to sell all types of surplus moveable property, including vehicles, construction equipment, fire trucks, mowers, and miscellaneous items. It's a win-win for the municipalities and for anyone looking for a great deal