Caddo Parish Commission advances ordinances and resolutions on property sales, polling relocations and Memorial Day observance

At its work session, the Caddo Parish Commission moved several items forward to the regular meeting and acted on a mix of ceremonial and policy items.

Ordinance 6626: The commission voted to advance Ordinance 6626, which would declare certain adjudicated properties surplus and authorize the parish administrator to sell the parish’s tax interest in those properties. The motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Watts; the item was advanced with no opposition recorded and will return for final action on Thursday.

Resolution 37 (polling-place relocations): The commission advanced Resolution 37 to relocate precincts 7‑1, 12‑2 and 12‑6 and to use Bill Cochra Park as a new polling location pending facilities approval. Commissioners discussed temporary and permanent signage and stationing staff at old locations to redirect voters; the motion carried 10–0 with two absent.

Resolution 38 (rainwater harvesting): The body advanced a resolution urging data center operators in Caddo Parish to adopt rainwater harvesting and advanced discharge filtration. Commissioner John Paul Young sponsored the item; commissioners noted that today’s vote advances the resolution to the regular session and is nonbinding. Vote: 10–0, two absent.

Resolution 39 (opposing 2026 congressional redistricting): Commissioner Thomas presented a resolution opposing the state redistricting plan. After debate invoking concerns about potential disenfranchisement and constitutional principles, the motion resulted in a 5–5 tie and did not advance.

Resolution 40 (Memorial Day observance): Following testimony by veterans and American Legion representatives emphasizing Memorial Day’s solemn purpose, the commission advanced Resolution 40 urging a return to the holiday’s original meaning and urging education about appropriate observance. Commissioners from across the horseshoe expressed support; the item was advanced for further consideration.

Special and en bloc items: The commission also advanced a special resolution commemorating the 251st anniversary of the U.S. Army and passed an en bloc motion advancing several ceremonial appointments and recognitions.

What’s next: Items advanced during the work session will appear on the Thursday regular session agenda for final votes or formal adoption.