CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Caddo Parish Commission adopts next year’s budgetwith money going toward a new space for the sheriff’s office and advertising campaign to attract future residents.
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The commission held a special session Tuesday afternoon to pass the $145-million Operating and Capital budget. After a lengthy discussion and amendments added, the budget passed unanimously.
$2.5-million was approved for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office to relocate the North Market substation to the former Yokem Toyota dealership on Bert Kouns. $40,000 was also approved for a marketing campaign to promote Caddo Parish as a destination to move to.
“It’s an allocation to advertise the livability and terrific qualities that Caddo Parish offers to residents to encourage them to consider relocating here to enjoy our affordable housing, beautiful landscapes, festivals, and wonderful people,” said Commissioner John-Paul Young, District 4…