2026-06-04 CPC Regular Session

The Caddo Parish Commission held a regular session on June 4, 2026, with significant public commentary focused on concerns about proposed Amazon data centers, particularly regarding their environmental impact and water usage. Commissioners discussed resolutions related to these data centers, including urging operators to adopt rainwater harvesting and advanced water discharge filtration. After debate, resolutions 38 and 41 concerning environmental impact studies and water use were remanded to the Natural Resources Committee for further review. The commission also addressed election-related issues, including precinct changes and mail-in ballot procedures, with updates provided by the Register of Voters. Additionally, the commission received a presentation from the Caddo Parish Youth Leadership Alliance proposing a youth night event, and a motion was made to allocate up to $35,000 per quarter to support this initiative. Other business included adopting ordinances related to surplus adjudicated properties and commemorative resolutions honoring military service. The meeting reflected active community engagement and a focus on environmental, electoral, and youth development matters.