2026-08-03 CPC Work Session

The Caddo Parish Commission held a work session on August 3, 2026, focusing on community and budget matters. A significant procurement-related discussion involved advancing Ordinance 6638 to amend the budget by appropriating $25,000 to support a pilot initiative providing backpacks with school supplies to students, primarily at Booker T. Washington High School and Volunteers of America. Commissioners discussed the scope of the program, funding partnerships including contributions from Chase Bank, the City of Shreveport, and Volunteers of America, and the goal of expanding the initiative parish-wide. The commission also approved Resolution 48 of 2026 to hold a fire district election. Additionally, the commission directed administration to review youth investment and homelessness services, aiming to identify service gaps and provide recommendations within 90 days. Other topics included updates on juvenile detention, upcoming budget meetings, and community concerns about data center developments and public safety. No contract awards or RFPs were explicitly mentioned during the session.