Appropriations Committee Meeting
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
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.

Economic Development Committee
2026-02-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 25 2025
12:30 pm

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
NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion of Annual Goals: Caddo Commission Bylaws define Economic Development Committee as: “To this committee shall be referred all legislation relating to the following subjects: appropriation of funds from the parish’s video poker proceeds; Caddo Parish industrial inducement; economic development districts and special industrial taxing districts, industrial parks and enhancement avenues for new and existing businesses within the Parish of Caddo. This committee also features a sub-committee on entertainment.”
Update and Discussion on the Film and Entertainment recommendations to include a presentation from Talent Show Consultants
Visit from the Louisiana Rougaroux Football Team

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 Youth Alliance Meeting
2026-02-25 16:45 - 17:45 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
March 2, 2025
3:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Chris Kracman
Grace Anne Blake
Ken Epperson
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

NEW BUSINESS:

Identification of Priorities, partners and parties necessary to advance discussions in assigned subject areas of Public Safety to include requests for additional information. Exhibit 1
Discussion of Domestic Violence Registry Resolution including potential recommendations. 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.

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-03-02 15:30 - 16:30 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 2, 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:
POTENTIAL AGENDA ADDITION: Advance a Special Resolution for Mr. Green Whitaker’s 100th Birthday to the Regular Session on March 19th. (Jones)
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:

REPORTS:

Administration Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:
Communiques, reports, and other items related to the Work Session agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance Resolution 16 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN NORTH CADDO HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF A LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A 5.0 MILL PROPERTY TAX THEREIN Exhibit 1
(District 1)

Advance Resolution 17 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 219 of 2026 LOUISIANA REGULAR SESSION REGARDING POST-CONVICTION RELIEF FOR THOSE CONVICTED BY NON-UNANIMOUS JURY VERDICTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Burrell)
Advance a Special Resolution or Remembrance for Margaret Shehee
(Cothran, Atkins, Thomas)

Advance a Special Resolution in Recognition of Women’s Month
(Gage-Watts)
Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Order of Eastern Star- Ruth Chapter 57.
(Thomas)
Advance the Adoption of the Regular Session Minutes from February 19, 2026
(Commission Clerk’s Office)

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. 6608 of 2026 (March 19)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Administration)

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.

Special Session Meeting (in lieu of 3/5 Regular session where it has become clear a quorum will not be possible)
2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 2, 2026
Immediately following the 3:30PM Work Session Meeting

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.

CITIZENS COMMENTS:

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 Commission Clerk. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes.

NEW BUSINESS:

5.1 Adopt Resolution 16 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN NORTH CADDO HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF A LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A 5.0 MILL PROPERTY TAX THEREIN Exhibit 1
(District 1)

5.2 Adopt Resolution 17 of 2026
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 219 of 2026 LOUISIANA REGULAR SESSION REGARDING POST-CONVICTION RELIEF FOR THOSE CONVICTED BY NON-UNANIMOUS JURY VERDICTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Burrell)

5.3 Adopt a Special Resolution or Remembrance for Margaret Shehee
(Cothran, Atkins, Thomas)

5.4 Adopt Special Resolution in Recognition of Women’s Month
(Gage-Watts)

5.5 Adopt Special Resolution Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Order of Eastern Star- Ruth Chapter 57.
5.6 Adopt Minutes of February 19, 2026 Regular Session

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.

Louisiana Police Jury Association's Annual Conference
2026-03-04 08:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00 | LA

IFB 26-04, Public Works Covered Parking Project
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-04-02 15:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Caddo Parish Commission Regular Session
2026-03-05 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, 2026-06-18 15:30 - 17:00 | LA

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-03-16 14:00 - 14:45 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
March 16, 2026
2:00 pm

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ron Cothran (Chair)
Chris Kracman
Grace Anne Blake
Ken Epperson
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

NEW BUSINESS:

Discuss and Make Recommendation regarding Resolution 19 of 2026 urging the Louisiana Legislature to enact a statewide domestic violence registry and otherwise providing with respect thereto
Petrina’s Purple Passion
Discuss goals and challenges for the following areas:

alcohol sales—unassigned
animals and fowl—Blake
disaster response—unassigned
Constables/JPs—Kracman
criminal justice—Cothran

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.

Veterans Affairs Committee
2026-03-16 14:45 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 16, 2026
2:45PM

VETERANS AFFAIRS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ken Epperson Sr. (Chair)
Grace Anne Blake
Ron Cothran
Victor L. Thomas
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

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion of postage stamp in honor of Col. Steven dePyssler

Dedication of commemorative plaque at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery recognizing Caddo Parish’s donation of land for the site. Exhibit 1

Any other pertinent information regarding Veterans

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 Work Session
2026-03-16 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 16, 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 the Shreveport Mayor’s Women’s Commission
(Blake)

REPORTS:

Administration Report
February Financials

COMMISSION REMARKS:
Communiques, reports, and other items related to the Work Session agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6609 of 2026 in Relation to Caddo Parish Zoning Commission Case 25-28-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AKINSON DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY, 1,440FEET SOUTH OF WEST 70TH STREET, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING TO I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING (SPUD) AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6610 of 2026 in relation to Parish Zoning Commission Case 25-29-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SOUTHERN LOOP, APPROXIMATELY 1,050FEET EAST OF WALLACE LAKE ROADCADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT to C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6611 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6612 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $32,500 FOR THE LOUISIANA ROUXGAROUX FOOTBALL TEAM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2
(Economic Development Committee)

Advance the Introduction of Ordinance 6613 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FUND AND THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION TO INSTALL WELCOME SIGN ON I-20 EAST BOUND AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet
(Epperson)

Advance Adoption of Resolution 18 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 22324 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC, TO APEX NATURAL GAS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 9)

Advance Adoption of Resolution 19 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A STATEWIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
Petrina’s Purple Passion
(Cothran, Blake, Public Safety Committee)
Advance the Adoption of Resolution 20 of 2026
RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL NO. 674, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(Administration)
Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition & Remembrance for Bloody Sunday
(Epperson)
Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance & Respect for U.S. Service Members killed in Iran War
(Epperson)
Advance Special Resolution for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
(Thomas)
Advance Special Resolution for Darrin Henson
(Thomas)

Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Demetrick Lavell Alexander-Metcalf
(Gage-Watts)
Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance Soror Dorothy Hunter Jones
(Gage-Watts)
Advance a Special Resolution of Remembrance for Joe Wills.
(Thomas)
Advance the Authorization to lower the flags at half-staff for those military members who lost their lives in the Iran War
(Epperson, Blake)
Advance the Approval of Commission travel to additional NACo events
(Blake)

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. 6608 of 2026 (March 19)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Administration)

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.

Juvenile Justice Committee Meeting Agenda
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
March 19, 2026
2:00pm

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

John-Paul Young (Chair)
Steffon Jones
Stormy Gage-Watts
Ron Cothran
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

NEW BUSINESS:

Update on The Harbor from Volunteers for Youth Justice Executive Director Kelli Todd

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
2026-03-19 15:30 - 17:00 | LA
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
March 19, 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:
Adopt Special Resolutions honoring the LSUS Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams
(Blake)

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:
Special presentations up to fifteen minutes at the President’s discretion.

ADOPT REGULAR SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Special Session Minutes from March 2, 2026

Adopt Regular Session Minutes from March 5, 2026

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Special Resolution of Recognition & Remembrance for Bloody Sunday
(Epperson)
Adopt Special Resolution of Remembrance & Respect for U.S. Service Members killed in Iran War
(Epperson)
Adopt Special Resolution for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
(Thomas)
Adopt Special Resolution for Darrin Henson
(Thomas)
Adopt Special Resolution of Remembrance for Demetrick Lavell Alexander-Metcalf
(Gage-Watts)
Adopt Special Resolution of Remembrance Soror Dorothy Hunter Jones
(Gage-Watts)
Adopt Special Resolution of Remembrance for Joe Wills.
(Thomas, 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 & CASES:

Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6608 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Administration)

ZONING ORDINANCES (for final passage):

ORDINANCES (for final passage):

Adopt Ordinance No. 6608 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1
(Administration)
ZONING ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title): None

Introduce Ordinance 6609 of 2026 in Relation to Caddo Parish Zoning Commission Case 25-28-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AKINSON DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY, 1,440FEET SOUTH OF WEST 70TH STREET, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING TO I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING (SPUD) AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 12)

Introduce Ordinance 6610 of 2026 in relation to Parish Zoning Commission Case 25-29-P
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, AS AMENDED, THE CADDO PARISH UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SOUTHERN LOOP, APPROXIMATELY 1,050FEET EAST OF WALLACE LAKE ROADCADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA., FROM C-2 CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT to C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(District 9)

ORDINANCES (For Introduction By Title):
Introduce Ordinance 6611 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE TO DEEM PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PARISH OF CADDO AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Public Works)

Introduce Ordinance 6612 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION OF $32,500 FOR THE LOUISIANA ROUXGAROUX FOOTBALL TEAM, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2
(Economic Development Committee)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt the Work Session Minutes from March 16, 2026
Adopt the Work Session Minutes from March 2, 2026

RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt Resolution 18 of 2026
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF STATE AGENCY LEASE NO. 22324 FROM CYPRESS ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC, TO APEX NATURAL GAS, LLC, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Fact Sheet Exhibit 1
(District 9)

Adopt Resolution 19 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A STATEWIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2- Petrina’s Purple Passion
(Cothran, Blake, Public Safety Committee)

Adopt Resolution 20 of 2026
RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL NO. 674 AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO Exhibit 1
(Administration)

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

Authorize the lowering of flags at half-staff for those military members who lost their lives in the Iran War and keep them lowered until internment
(Epperson, Blake)
Approve Commission travel to additional NACo events
(Blake)

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:

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.

Holiday- Good Friday
2026-04-03 | LA

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-04-06 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-06-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | LA

Caddo Day at the Capitol
2026-04-16 | LA

Louisiana Police Jury Association Legislative Day & Annual Black Caucus Meeting
2026-04-28 | LA

Holiday- Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | LA
