Parish of Caddo

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-01-08 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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)
4.2 POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Adopt Resolution 5 of 2026
A RESOLUTION NAMING A COMPONENT AT WALTER B. JACOBS NATURE PARK IN HONOR OF TODD A. HOPKINS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(JP Young, Lazarus)

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, Jones, Cothran)
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, Cothran)
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.

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-01-22 15:30 - 17:00
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 22, 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:
Authorize Administration to direct up to $30,000 for emergency response to Shreveport Volunteer Network and $30,000 for emergency housing support funding from the Emergency Repair Funding already allocated in the Reserve Trust Fund.
(Gage-Watts)

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 January 8, 2026 Regular Session Meeting
Adopt Minutes from the January 14, 2026 Special Session Meeting

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

8.1 Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition honoring the Service of Fire Chief Brian Watson upon his retirement.
(Cothran)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES: None

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES: None

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): None

ORDINANCES (For Final Passage): None

ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title): None

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):

16.1 Introduce Ordinance 6607 or 2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTHWOOD OAKS UNIT 3A INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO FACT SHEET EXHIBIT
(District 1)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Minutes form the January 20, 2026 Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

18.1 Introduce Resolution No. 6 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION REGARDING STANDING COMMITTEES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)

OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:

Appoint Mr. Herb Meadows to the Parish Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Phyllis Hart, Term to Expire September 8, 2028.
(Gage-Watts)

Appoint John Dansby to the Parish Planning & Zoning Commission to replace Damon L. Humphrey, Sr. whose term expired on October 26, 2025. The new term expire date is October 26, 2029. Exhibit 1
(Young)

Appoint Interim Ward 8 Constable to fill vacant seat previously held by Patrick Young. Candidates will each have 5 minutes to present to the Commission and the information that they submitted is attached. Attachments: Mark Yawn, Heather Boucher
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

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.

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-02-05 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 5, 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.

NOTE: Citizens who wish to address the Commission on matters relative to public hearings will be limited to a cumulative total of fifteen minutes each, for or against an issue.

VISITORS:

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

Regular Session Minutes from January 22nd, 2026

ADOPT SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:
Special Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College
(Thomas, Burrell, Atkins)

Special Resolution honoring Legendary Gospel Artists John P. Kee and Zacardi Cortez to be presented during the KOKA New Year Concert on February 9.
(Thomas, Gage-Watts, Burrell)

Special Resolution Proclaiming Black History Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts, Burrell)

Special Resolution Proclaiming American Heart Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts, Burrell)

COMMUNIQUES & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Administration response to information requests from Commissioners

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING ORDINANCES & CASES:
PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCES:

Public Hearing for Ordinance 6607 or 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTHWOOD OAKS UNIT 3A INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO FACT SHEET EXHIBIT
(District 1)

ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):
ORDINANCES (for final passage):
Ordinance 6607 or 2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE STREETS IN NORTHWOOD OAKS UNIT 3A INTO THE PARISH OF CADDO ROAD SYSTEM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO FACT SHEET EXHIBIT
(District 1)

ADOPT WORK SESSION MINUTES:
Work Session Minutes from February 2, 2026

ADOPT RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 6 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND BY-LAWS OF THE CADDO PARISH COMMISSION REGARDING STANDING COMMITTEES AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(G. Young)

Resolution 7 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER SEVEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(District 1)

Resolution No. 9 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO DETOUR ROUTE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON SELF ROAD, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)

Resolution No. 10 of 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR COST SHARING, INVOLVING THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS, WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT (DOTD) RELATIVE TO THE BARNETTE ROAD OVER TRIB TO WALNUT BAYOU PROJECT AND THE SELF ROAD OVER DOOLEY CANAL PROJECT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(District 1)

Resolution No. 11 of 2026
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONSENT OF CADDO PARISH FOR THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD TO ANNEX A CERTAIN RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE PARISH OF CADDO, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Districts 2 & 1)

OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
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.
ADJOURN:

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-02-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 15:30 - 17:00 and 11 more dates
