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2025-12-31 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Holiday
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-01-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Government Plaza Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 5, 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: Advance 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)

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.

VISITORS:

REPORTS:

Admin Report

COMMISSION REMARKS:

Communiques, reports, and other items related to Work Session Agenda.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

10. OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

11.1 Advance 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)
11.2 Advance 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
11.3 Advanced Resolution No. 3 of 2026
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE SITE OF THE FORMER GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER SCHOOL, WITH PARTICULAR CONSIDERATION OF THE SITE’S POTENTIAL TO SERVE THE GROWING DEMAND FOR DATA CENTERS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)
11.4 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Blake)
11.5 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Operation Santa Clause
(Blake)
11.6 Advance Special Resolution Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
(Blake)
11.7 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo High School Principal of the Year, Shannon Wall of Northwood High School
(Jones, Kracman)
11.8 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Elementary School Principal of the Year, Courtney LeBlanc of A.C. Steere Elementary
(Blake)
11.9 Advance Special Resolution of Recognition for Caddo Middle School Principal of the Year, Felicia O’Neal of Ridgewood Middle School,
(Cothran)
11.10 Advance the authorization of Commission travel to Shelby County (Memphis, Tennessee) to visit local government, and surrounding communities, to gather information relative to data center development.
(Epperson)
11.11 Advance Confirmation of Human Resources Director Exh 1
(Administration)
11.12 Discussion of Chamber decorum by citizens during Commission meetings
(Epperson)

COMMUNIQUES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CITIZENS 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.

CONSENT AGENDA:

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. (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)

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
2026-01-08 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 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 Special Session
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT PLAZA CHAMBERS
505 TRAVIS STREET, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
PUBLIC NOTICE
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 14, 2026
12:00 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.

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 Clerk of the Commission. Individual comments are limited to 3 minutes

NEW BUSINESS:

5.1 Discussion of Committee Descriptions with expected recommendations to be made for possible edits to the Caddo Parish Commission bylaws. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2

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- MLK, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-01-20 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
January 20, 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:

REPORTS:

Administration Report
December Financials

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance Introduction of Ordinance No. 6606 of 2026
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO CORRECT OMMISSIONS TO THE CADDO PARISH FEE SCHEDULE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. FACT SHEET
(Legal)

Advance Introduction of 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)

Advance Introduction of 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)

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

Advance the appointment of Mr. Herb Meadows to the Parish Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Phyllis Hart.
(Gage-Watts)

Advance appointment of 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.
(Young)

Advance appointment of Interim Ward 8 Constable to fill vacancy created when Ward 8 Constable Patrick Young resigned. Exhibit 1 MY Exhibit 2 HB
(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: None.
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.

Washington Mardi Gras
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00

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

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 North Louisiana Crime Lab System Director Dr. Joseph Jones.

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 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)

Advance Resolution 8 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THAT THE RED RIVER COMPACT COMMISSION AND THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (LDENR) PLACE A MORATORIUM ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF WATER FROM CADDO LAKE FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN SMALL COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL USE, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO
(Kracman)

Advance 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)

Advance 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)

Advance 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
(District 1)

Advance a Special Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College
(Thomas)
Advance a 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)
Advance a Special Resolution Proclaiming Black History Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
Advance a Special Resolution Proclaiming American Heart Month in Caddo Parish
(Gage-Watts)
Commission to recess meeting and convene an Executive Session regarding 1st JDC Docket No. 659, 061.
(Legal)

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:

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)

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)

ADJOURN:

Industrial Development Board
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development
Board of the Parish of Caddo, Inc., has been called by the President and that the meeting shall take
place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Conference Room of
Government Plaza, located at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.
Agenda
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF
THE PARISH OF CADDO, INC.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
12:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Legal Report
7. Finance Report
8. Motion to consider reposting compliance RFQ
9. Other Business (Unanimous consent required to amend agenda, La. R.S. 42:19)
10. Adjournment
99410769.v1

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:

Holiday- President's Day
2026-02-16

Caddo Parish Commission Work Session
2026-02-17 15:30 - 17:00
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/@parishofcaddois
February 17, 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 of Remembrance for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
(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
MLK Regional Choir Competition Video

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

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Advance Introduction of 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)

Advance Resolution 12 of 2026
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND REQUESTING A U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BE NAMED IN HONOR OF THE LATE COLONEL STEVEN DEPYSSLER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson)

Advance Resolution 13 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 1)

Advance Resolution 14 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CHARGE AND THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 4)

Advance Resolution 15 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT STIFFER PENALTIES SURROUNDING THE PROVISION AND POSSESSION OF E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING PRODUCTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. (Jones)

Advance Special Resolution of Recognition Acknowledging the Historic contributions of the Shreveport Sun
(Epperson)

Advance Special Resolution recognizing the Contributions of the 318 Forum.
(Thomas)

Advance Special Resolution Recognizing Darryl Roberson
(Jones)

Advance Special Resolution Recognizing 3rd Consecutive 8U State Championship for Caddo’s Bombers Team
(Jones)
Advance a Special Resolution of Recognition for Bershan Shaw.
(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:

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.

Rural Development Committee
2026-02-19 13:30 - 14:00 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 19, 2026
1:30pm

RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ROLL CALL:

Ed Lazarus (Chair)
Roy Burrell
John-Paul Young
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:

Introductory Discussion of the Committee to include sharing of goals and distribution of information to be considered for future discussions.
Caddo Commission Bylaws define the Rural Development Committee in this way: To this committee shall be referred items related to utility districts, and issues related to roads, water, sewer, and emergency services in those areas outside of the parish’s incorporated areas.

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
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | 1st Floor Conference Room at Gov Plaza, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3027, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 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 from Director of Caddo Juvenile Services, Andrew Randall, regarding Juvenile Prevention & Ancillary Services
Update on the Children and Youth Planning Board
Presentation from Shreveport Citizens United

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.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-02-19 15:00 - 15:30 | Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, 1st Floor, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
505 TRAVIS STREET, GOVERNMENT PLAZA
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
February 19, 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:

Introductory Discussion of the Committee’s newly defined role to include sharing of goals and distribution of information to be considered for future discussions.
Caddo Commission Bylaws define the Public Safety Committee in this way: To this committee shall be referred commission action related to public safety related operations, to include, but not limited to regulation of alcohol sales, laws pertaining to animal & fowl, disaster response, emergency relief, coordination between Constables & Justices of the Peace, and coordinating efforts between relevant criminal justice organizations to address the expense of pre-trial detainee healthcare, underfunding of the public defender’s office and Crime Lab, and reducing overcrowding in parish detention center. This Committee will also hold hearings and recommend penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage permits issued outside of the Parish’s incorporated areas.

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
2026-02-19 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
February 19, 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:

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 Regular Session Minutes February 5, 2026

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS:

Special Resolution of Recognition Acknowledging the Historic contributions of the Shreveport Sun
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Thomas, Burrell)
Special Resolution recognizing the Contributions of the 318 Forum.
(Thomas, Burrell, Gage-Watts)
Special Resolution Recognizing Darryl Roberson
(Jones)
Special Resolution Recognizing 3rd Consecutive 8U State Championship for Caddo’s Bombers Team
(Jones, Gage-Watts, Burrell)
Special Resolution of Recognition for Bershan Shaw.
(Gage-Watts)
Special Resolution of Remembrance for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
(Jones, Burrell, Gage-Watts, Thomas)

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):

Introduce 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)

WORK SESSION MINUTES:

Adopt Minutes from the February 17, 2026 Work Session

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution 12 of 2026
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND REQUESTING A U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BE NAMED IN HONOR OF THE LATE COLONEL STEVEN DEPYSSLER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Epperson, Gage-Watts, Atkins, Thomas)

Resolution 13 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 1)

Resolution 14 of 2026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN CADDO PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CHARGE AND THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN.
(Fire District 4)

Resolution 15 of 2026
A RESOLUTION URGING THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT STIFFER PENALTIES SURROUNDING THE PROVISION AND POSSESSION OF E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING PRODUCTS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. (Jones, Gage-Watts, Thomas)

OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:

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.

National Association of County Officials Legislative Conference
2026-02-21 08:00 - 2026-02-24 17:00

Appropriations Committee Meeting
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:30 | 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
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

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

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.
