| Advisory opinion regarding whether Ricky Goff, a member of the Livingston Parish Council, may continue to work for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Gulf Coast, LLC once it takes over contracts which include certain gambling establishments. |
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Ricky Goff is a current Livingston Parish Councilman, who recently lost in the October 2015 election. Mr. Goff is employed with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Gulf Coast, LLC as an "On Premise Business Development Manager." He is not an officer nor does he have any ownership interest. His largest client is Blue Bayou Amusement Park. Mr. Goff's area of responsibility does not include any casinos.
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Inc., is transferring its contracts to Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Gulf Coast, LLC effective October 31, 2015. Within the territories being purchased by Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Gulf Coast, LLC, there are gambling establishments that will now become vendors of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Gulf Coast, LLC.
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La. R.S. 27:96A(1) states no elected public official as defined in R.S. 42:1 shall engage in any business activity with a licensee except as a patron, or as a performing professional musician.
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Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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