Broussard's ex-wife's work history with Jefferson Parish under review
by Paul Rioux - Times-Picayune (excerpt)

Former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard's ex-wife is listed in parish payroll records as having a $65,000 job as a paralegal supervisor in the parish attorney's office. However, Karen Parker, who divorced Broussard in October, actually works in another department that processes parish ID cards, according to employment documents the parish provided in response to a public records request. That position has a salary cap of $43,000, which is $22,000 less than Parker's salary. Steve Theriot, who was appointed interim parish president after Broussard resigned last month amid a federal criminal investigation of Broussard's top aide, said in a written statement that his administration is reviewing Parker's work history. Parish administrators declined to comment until the review is completed, likely by the end of the week. Parker could not be reached for comment.