2026-10-29 CPC Special Session

At its October 30, 2026 special session, the Caddo Parish Commission received the proposed 2027 operating and capital improvements budget. The presentation projected $119 million in revenues and $149 million in expenditures, with about $34 million for capital projects. Major proposed investments include $15.2 million for road overlays and maintenance, $5.2 million for park improvements, $3.4 million for drainage improvements, $3.6 million for solid-waste compactor system upgrades, $2.5 million for other buildings, and $1.5 million for detention-facility improvements. The budget also proposes seven new positions, most funded by grants, and notes rising criminal-justice and prison-operation costs. No specific contracts, vendors, or procurement awards were presented.

The Commission voted to receive the budget presentation and set a public hearing for November 19, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.; a budget retreat is scheduled for November 10, and adoption is scheduled for December 1 at 3:30 p.m. Budget ordinances 6649 through 6677 were introduced. The proposed capital allocations may lead to future purchasing or construction activity, but the transcript records no related bid approvals or contract awards.