After criticizing Attorney General Jeff Landry and his gubernatorial run Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser said they’ve mended fences. Nungesser who’s decided to run for re-election instead of the governor had some harsh words against Landry and the state GOP for endorsing Landry, but the two met recently and made amends.
“It was a real good meeting, I left there encouraged and we pledged to work together if he gets elected governor,” said Nungesser.
The former Plaquemines Parish President who’s seeking his third term as Lt. Governor said they also discussed projects that are important to him.
“The diversion, coastal restoration, making sure we continue to fund tourism. It was a really good meeting so I left there feeling really good that if he’s elected governor I can work with him,” said Nungesser.
Nungesser, who serves on the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, has been vocal about his opposition to the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project and said while he and Landry disagree on the project, he said Landry did agree to listen to all sides of the issue.
“I just hope we maybe… even if we can’t stop it scale it back where it’s not going to dump polluted water into the most important breeding ground for all of our fisheries,” said Nungesser.
The primary is October 14th.
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