Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
June 15, 2026
3:30 PM
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners:
District 1 Kracman District 7 Gage-Watts
District 2 G. Young District 8 Blake
District 3 Thomas District 9 Atkins
District 4 J. Young District 10 Cothran
District 5 Burrell District 11 Lazarus
District 6 Jones District 12 Epperson
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to render a salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. All others are asked to place their right hand over their heart. As we recite the Pledge, let us remember our POWs and MIAs.
AGENDA ADDITIONS:
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, 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 three minutes.
VISITORS:
Visit from Southern University’s Dual Enrollment Program
(Gage-Watts)
Visit from Alzheimer’s Association
(Thomas)
REPORTS:
COMMISSION REMARKS:
Communiques, reports, and other items related to the Work Session agenda.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
OLD BUSINESS:
Reminder of previously adopted recognitions: June: Black Music Month, Men’s Health Month, PTSD Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month, June 7: National Cancer Survivor day, June 14th: The Anniversary of the US Army, June 19th: Juneteenth and World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
July: Parks & Recreation Month, July 1: anniversary of the signing of the Caddo Treaty
July 4th: Independence Day on
NEW BUSINESS:
Advance Ordinance 6627 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO RELATIVE TO SECTION 26-187, SCHEDULE F, NO PARKING ZONES, TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF NORTH PINES DRIVE AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)
Advance Ordinance 6628 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE OIL AND GAS FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $1,000,000 TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A WATER PLANT AT THE PORT OF CADD-BOSSIER AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Lazarus)
Advance Resolution 42 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. TO ADMINISTER THE HEAD START PROGRAM FOR THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE RESPECT THERETO
(Commission Clerk)
Advance Resolution 43 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF ATTORNEY MALCOLM S. MURCHISON AND THE LAW FIRM OF BRADLEY MURCHISON KELLY & SHEA LLC AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Legal)
Advance Resolution 44 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT NO. 10-4 FROM EIGHTY-FIRST STREET ECE CENTER, 8108 FAIRFIELD AVE., SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106 TO CADDO MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL, 7636 CORNELIOUS LANE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71106, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 10)
Advance Visit, Presentation and Special Resolutions related to Caddo’s Rising Star SR 1, SR2, SR 3
(G. Young)
Advance Special Resolution Acknowledging the Anniversary of the Passing of Rev. E. Edward Jones
(Burrell)
Advance a Special Resolution Recognizing Pride Month
(Thomas)
Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Zhailon Levingston
(Thomas)
(Cothran)
Advance a Special Resolution Declaring June as Family Month
(Thomas)
Advance Special Resolution Declaring Flag Day on June 14th
(Thomas)
Advance a Special Resolution for the Honorable Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, Honorary Judge
(Gage-Watts)
COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CITIZENS COMMENTS (late arrivals):
Citizens who wish to address the Commission on any issue, 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 three minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Public Hearing and Final Consideration of Ordinance No. 6626
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR, OR A DESIGNEE, TO SELL THE PARISH OF CADDO’S TAX INTEREST IN CERTAIN SURPLUS ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 3)
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.
