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Vernon Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting

The Vernon Parish Police Jury convened for a regular session, addressing several key issues. Proclamations were adopted for HBCU Awareness Month and Dysautonomia Awareness Month. The jury sat as the Board of Review to hear property assessment complaints, before certifying the property tax assessment for 2025 and issuing Quietus for tax collection. Representatives from Highland Pellets discussed potential economic development, and the public provided input on Carbon Sequestration. The jury voted to rescind Resolutions No. 15 and 33 of 2024 and adopted resolutions supporting industries providing economic development and the CapturePoint Community Investment Fund. Committee reports covered capital properties, finance, personnel, road maintenance, and ways and means. Public hearings were held on proposed ordinances, including those related to impaired driving, solar farms, and speed limits. The jury also waived the PILOT for the Vernon Parish Housing Authority and adopted memorial resolutions for community members.