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Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Caddo Parish Commission's Public Safety Committee Minutes Of The Meeting
The committee meeting covered a briefing on a recent rabies case in Louisiana and emphasized the importance of pet vaccination. New business included alcohol hearings for two local businesses, resulting in recommendations to uphold citations for underage sales. The committee also recommended appointments to the Caddo Communications District 1 Board and the Animal Services Board. Public safety discussions addressed an escaped suspect, ongoing hurricane preparedness, heat safety for seniors, stray animals, and concerns regarding traffic speeds near a child-focused facility.
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The Commission conducted a work session discussing several administrative and legislative items. Key discussions included potential amendments to Commission meeting times, updates on legislative priorities and juvenile detention center statistics, and reports concerning dilapidated and abandoned structures held by limited liability companies. New business items addressed zoning amendments for various road locations, authorization for oil, gas, and mineral leases, and support for the Building Better Futures Initiative. Additionally, the Commission reviewed proposed changes to off-street vehicular parking requirements in the Unified Development Code and considered various board appointments. Public comment was received advocating for a change in the Commission's meeting schedule.
The committee administered the oath to participants and addressed three property cases involving dilapidated structures and overgrown vegetation. In each instance regarding 7001 Jeanette Lane, 9746 Wallace Lake Road, and 9676 Wallace Lake Road, the committee approved the recommendation to demolish the properties and incorporate findings into the record. Discussions were held regarding the challenges posed by absentee property owners, investment entities associated with adjudicated properties, and potential strategies for future management of junk and vegetation removal to minimize parish expenses.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Caddo Parish Commission Tax Board of Review Special Session Minutes
The Commission sat as a Tax Board of Review to consider property tax appeals. The Caddo Parish Tax Assessor presented assessments and certified that they had been available for public review. The Board specifically reviewed an appeal regarding the reassessment of 40 acres of timberland from Timber Class 3 to Timber Class 2. Following an explanation from the Assessor's Office regarding the classification criteria based on USDA maps, the Board voted to deny the appeal and uphold the assessment.
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