| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
At their discretion: Jefferson Parish Council members control discretionary accounts that let them spend millions on pet projects in their districts with only a few restrictions. Blake Paterson takes a look at how those funds work as the council heads into election season. Rebuilding Louisiana's marshlands: There's a stretch of beach in Venice where GPS will show you standing with nothing but water beneath your feet. That's thanks to a $100 million project that has pumped two Superdomes worth of Mississippi River sediment to help build back marshlands that protect the Louisiana coastline. Tristan Baurick has the story on Spanish Pass project. From allies to adversaries: It's well known that politics makes strange bedfellows, but it can also alter the dynamics of longstanding relationships between colleagues when election time rolls around. Tyler Bridges has a look at a handful of legislative races that are pitting longtime allies against one another. Coming soon: Get the biggest Jefferson Parish stories direct to your inbox each weekday – for free. Sign up for Jefferson Parish Today. Thanks for joining us this morning. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 