(The Center Square) — The Shreveport City Council meets this week to discuss potential budget amendments and hold a public hearing on the new Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District.
The public hearing on Ordinance 97A concerns the newest economic development district downtown. The council voted in favor of the district in September, after Bond Attorney Mike Busada verified that it wouldn’t cost taxpayers anything additional outside of the district boundaries. The additional tax only applies to purchases made within the district.
Now, the council has made adjustments. Citizens can voice their concerns to the council during Tuesday’s public hearing on the Economic Development District…