2026-07-09 CPC Regular Session

The Caddo Parish Commission held its regular session on July 9, 2026, focusing on various community recognitions, economic development updates, and legislative matters. Key procurement-related discussions included updates from the Industrial Development Board and Northwest Louisiana Economic Partnership regarding significant local economic projects. Notably, Axton Pharmaceuticals is set to open a facility employing about 70 people with an average salary of $100,000, and SLB (formerly Schlumberger) has expanded to approximately 1,500 employees with projections to reach 2,000 by the end of 2026, contributing over $130 million in annual payroll. The commission also introduced ordinances related to the sale of parish property, surplus property sales, and leasing agreements, including authorization for the parish administrator to finalize a lease with the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana. Additionally, discussions touched on small business grant programs aimed at supporting established businesses intending to grow. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting highlighted ongoing capital and economic development projects with significant employment and investment impacts for the parish.