2026-06-15 CPC Work Session

The Caddo Parish Commission held a work session on June 15, 2026, with eight commissioners present, constituting a quorum. The meeting included public comments, notably a discussion on a proposed resolution to declare June as Gay Pride Month, which elicited strong opinions from citizens. The commission also received updates on community health initiatives, including a detailed presentation from LSU Health Shreveport regarding opioid settlement funds totaling $1.5 million over three years. LSU Health representatives highlighted ongoing research projects addressing methamphetamine addiction and treatment-resistant neuropsychiatric illnesses, supported by these funds. They also discussed legislative successes, such as the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 43, which positions Louisiana as a leader in medical research related to opioid and mental health crises. The commission acknowledged the effective stewardship of opioid settlement funds and the potential for Caddo Parish to serve as a model for other parishes. Additionally, the commission approved a motion to postpone certain ordinances and referred ordinance 66-28 to the Rural Development Committee. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were reported during this session.