Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 8, 2026
3:30 P.M.
- ROLL CALL:
Commissioners:
| District 1 | Kracman | District 7 | Gage-Watts |
| District 2 | Young, G. | District 8 | Blake |
| District 3 | Thomas | District 9 | Atkins |
| District 4 | Young, J.P. | District 10 | Cothran |
| District 5 | Burrell | District 11 | Lazarus |
| District 6 | Jones | District 12 | Epperson |
- INVOCATION:
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Veterans and active military members saluting during recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance would be appropriate, should you wish to do so. All others, please recite with your hands over your hearts, and we ask that everyone please remember our POW-MIA’s as we say the Pledge of Allegiance.
- AGENDA ADDITIONS:
4.1 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt a Special Resolution to Remembrance for Mrs. Helen Walker.
(Burrell)
- CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue other than zoning, please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer and return to the President or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
NOTE: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings (items listed on the agenda only) will be limited to a cumulative total of 15 minutes each, for or against an issue. Those who wish to speak or make a presentation are asked to select their speakers and address the points they wish considered with this limitation in mind.
- VISITORS (Special Presentations up to 15 minutes at President’s discretion):
- ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt Minutes from the December 4, 2025 Regular Session
Adopt Minutes from the December 2, 2025 Special Session
- SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:
8.1 Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Blake, Gage-Watts, G. Young, Thomas)
8.2 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Operation Santa Clause
(Blake, G. Young, Thomas)
8.3 Adopt Special Resolution Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Blake, JP Young, G. Young, Thomas)
8.4 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo High School Principal of the Year, Shannon Wall of Northwood High School
(Jones, Kracman, G. Young)
8.5 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Elementary School Principal of the Year, Courtney LeBlanc of A.C. Steere Elementary
(Blake, G. Young)
8.6 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Middle School Principal of the Year, Felicia O’Neal of Ridgewood Middle School,
(Cothran, G. Young)
- COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Administration response to information requests from Commissioners
Admin Report, November Financials
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
- PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:
- PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:
12.1 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6604 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Exh 1
(Administration)
12.2 Public Hearing for Ordinance 6605 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A TRACT OF PROPERTY IN THE MANCHESTER SUBDIVISION, WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH – RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
- ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):
- ORDINANCES (For Final Passage):
14.1 Adopt Ordinance 6604 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Exh 1
(Administration)
14.2 Adopt Ordinance 6605 of 2025
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, UNDER LA. R.S. 47:2236 TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A TRACT OF PROPERTY IN THE MANCHESTER SUBDIVISION, WITHIN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH – RANGE 14 WEST, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 3)
- ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):
- ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):
- WORK SESSION MINUTES:
Adopt Minutes form the January 5, 2026 Work Session
- RESOLUTIONS:
18.1 Adopt Resolution 1 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DESIGN WAIVER/EXCEPTIONS TO HOSSTON RIVER ROAD BRIDGE WHICH IS IN THE FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exh 1
(District 1)
18.2 Adopt Resolution No. 2 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED 2025 AND PROPOSED 2026 BUDGETS OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY COMMISSION AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 5) Exh 1
18.3 Adopt Resolution 4 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SERVICE CHARGES THEREIN.
(Districts 8 & 9)
- OLD BUSINESS:
- NEW BUSINESS:
20.1 Confirm Sherron Williams as Caddo Parish Human Resources Director Exh 1
(Administration)
20.2 Selection of 2025 Officers
5.1.1 Selection of President
5.1.2 Selection of Vice President
5.1.3 Selection of Parliamentarian
- COMMUNIQUES AND REPORTS:
- CITIZEN COMMENTS (Late Arrivals)
Citizens who wish to address the Commission please fill out a comment card located in the chamber foyer, and return to the Chairman or the Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.
- ADJOURN:
Statement of Accommodations
To all persons desiring to attend and observe a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, or who wish to present information to the body: If you have physical limitations that require special accommodations in order for you to attend and participate in a meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission, please contact the office of the Caddo Parish Commission Clerk at (318) 226-6596, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that an effort can be made to provide those accommodations.