Appropriations & Economic Development Committees Joint Meeting
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPTIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES JOINT MEETING
June 5, 2025
12:00 pm

Economic Development and Appropriations Committees

Gregory Young, Chair of Economic Development
Victor Thomas, Chair of Appropriations & member Economic Development
Ron Cothran- member of both
Roy Burrell – member of both
John-Paul Young – member of both
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr., member Appropriations
Grace Anne Blake, member of Appropriations
John E. Atkins, member of Economic Development
Ed Lazarus, member of Economic Development
Stormy Gage-Watts, President & member of both

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:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Discussion Regarding 2026 NGO Application, Process and Timeline Exhibit 1

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.

Joint Appropriations & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-09-04 12:00 - 14:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPTIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES JOINT METING
September 4, 2025
12:00 pm

Economic Development and Appropriations Committees

Gregory Young, Chair of Economic Development
Victor Thomas, Chair of Appropriations & member Economic Development
Ron Cothran- member of both
Roy Burrell – member of both
John-Paul Young – member of both
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr., member Appropriations
Grace Anne Blake, member of Appropriations
John E. Atkins, member of Economic Development
Ed Lazarus, member of Economic Development
Stormy Gage-Watts, President & member of both

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:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

6.1 Receive Administrative presentation of 2026 NGO Applications
6.2 Discuss timeline and set meeting date for recommendations from Economic Development Committee and Appropriations Committee.

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.

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2025-09-25 14:00 - 15:30
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPTIATIONS COMMITTEE METING
September 25, 2025
2:00 pm

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
Ron Cothran
Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr.,
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
John-Paul Young
Stormy Gage-Watts—President

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:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

Review Score packets and make recommendations for the 2026 NGO’s

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.

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:30
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 25, 2026
11:30am

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
John E. Atkins
Greg Young, President

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:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
Introductory Discussion of the Committee’s role to include sharing of goals for the year, format of discussions, possible distribution of information to be considered for future discussions.
Caddo Commission Bylaws define the Appropriations Committee in this way: Appropriations Committee: To this committee shall be referred legislation relating to the following subjects: appropriation of parish funds from the Riverboat Fund; the creation or modification of any special fund in the parish treasury to which proceeds from parish taxes, fees, or other charges are dedicated; budgetary requirements and procedures; comprehensive parish capital budget.

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.

Joint Appropriations & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 13:00 - 15:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JOINT APPROPRIATIONS and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
May 20th, 2026
1:00pm

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
John E. Atkins
Greg Young, President

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young —President

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:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
NGO Showcase Presentation series round 1 with:

Time
Organization

1:00PM
Southern University

1:10PM
Robinson Rescue

1:20PM
United Way

1:30PM
Acadiana Legal Services

1:40PM
The Arc Of Caddo Bossier

2:05PM
Independence Bowl Foundation

2:15PM
Fit For Life In

2:25PM
Film Prize

2:35PM
Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission

2:45PM
CoHabitat Foundation

6.2 Determine additional showcase meeting dates

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.

Joint Appropriations & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-27 10:00 - 15:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JOINT APPROPRIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES
MEETING AGENDA
May 27th, 2026
10:00am

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEEROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
John E. Atkins
Greg Young, President

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young —President

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:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
NGO Showcase Presentations series round 2 (Showcases are simply an overview of participating NGO’s to provide Commissioners with a broad understanding of the organizations the Parish has funded in recent years, the type of work that they do, scale, etc. This is not directly related to 2027 appropriations determinations.) featuring:
10:00 – 10:10 AM | Rho Omega & Friends
10:10 – 10:20 AM | The Strand Theater
10:20 – 10:30 AM | State Fair of Louisiana
10:30 – 10:40 AM | Southern Hills Business Association
10:40 – 10:50 AM | Competition Planning Partners WOD GO
10:50 – 11:00 AM | Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce
11:00 – 11:10 AM | Helping Improving Life
11:10 – 11:20 AM | Downtown Shreveport Unlimited
11:20 – 11:30 AM | Red River Revel
11:30 – 11:40 AM | Highland Area Partnership
11:40 – 11:50 AM | North Caddo Fireworks
11:50 – 12:00 PM | Art Heals
[Lunch Break from 12-1]
1:00 – 1:10 PM | Southern University at Shreveport
1:10 – 1:20 PM | Providence House
1:20 – 1:30 PM | Hope Connections
1:30 – 1:40 PM | Community Renewal International Inc.
1:40 – 1:50 PM | Community Foundation of NWLA
1:50 – 2:00 PM | Volunteers for Youth Justice
2:00 – 2:10 PM | Oasis of Hope Louisiana
2:10 – 2:20 PM | Youth Outreach
2:20 – 2:30 PM | Shreveport Regional Arts Council
2:30 – 2:40 PM | Inner City Entrepreneur Institute

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.

Joint Appropriations & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-06-02 10:00 - 15:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JOINT APPROPRIATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES
MEETING AGENDA
June 2, 2026
10:00am

APPROPRIATIONS PLAN COMMITTEEROLL CALL:

Victor Thomas (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
John E. Atkins
Greg Young, President

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:
Stormy Gage-Watts (Chair)
John-Paul Young
Roy Burrell
Grace Anne Blake
Gregory Young —President

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:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Citizens who wish to address the Committee may appear in person, and either fill out a comment card or request to speak when the chair asks if there are additional public comments. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
NGO Showcase Presentations series round 2 (Showcases are simply an overview of participating NGO’s to provide Commissioners with a broad understanding of the organizations the Parish has funded in recent years, the type of work that they do, scale, etc. This is not directly related to 2027 appropriations determinations.) featuring:
10:00 – 10:15 AM | Rho Omega & Friends
10:15 – 10:30 AM | Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Cedar Grove Community Development
10:45 – 11:00 AM | Salvation Army (Red Shield Shelter)
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Salvation Army Corps (Merkle Center of Hope)
11:15 – 11:30 AM | Martin Luther King Community Development Corp
11:30 – 11:45 AM | Christian Service Program Institute
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Social Justice Civic League, Inc.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM- Lunch break
1:00 – 1:15 PM | Setting The Standard Barbering and Natural Hair Academy
1:15 – 1:30 PM | Northwest LA CDC
1:30 – 1:45 PM | Booker T. Washington
1:45 – 2:00 PM | Volunteers for America
2:00 – 2:15 PM | JAG Family Resource Center
2:15 – 2:30 PM | Hope for Louisiana Clinic
2:30 – 2:45 PM | Holy Angels
2:45 – 3:00 PM | Catholic Charities of North Louisiana

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
