'It's been a hell of ride' MPC Director Alan Clarke announces retirement
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A longtime city leader announces his retirement Tuesday.
Alan Clarke, Director of the Metropolitan Planning Commission told city council members he plans to retire at the end of this year. He has worked for the city for the past 46 years.
The Metropolitan Planning Commission is in-charge of zoning requests and making sure properties are in line with the city's Unified Development Code.
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Council members and Mayor Tom Arceneaux thanked Clarke for his years of service, saying they always appreciated his calm demeanor and extensive knowledge of city code regulations.
'It's been a wonderful experience. It's been one hell of a ride. But I have appreciated every moment of the ride. People have always thought I was crazy because I said I enjoy my job. I said I wouldn't have your job if that was the only job there was. But I just wanted to share that information with ya'll. Thank ya'll for everything,' Clarke said.
Clarke received a standing ovation after his announcement. Clarke's last day will be December 31.
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A longtime city leader announces his retirement Tuesday. Alan Clarke, Director of the Metropolitan Planning Commission told city council members he plans to retire at the end of this year. He has worked for the city for the past 46 years. The Metropolitan Planning Commission is in-charge of zoning requests and making sure properties are in line with the city's Unified Development Code. Bossier City's first-ever pocket park Council members and Mayor Tom Arceneaux thanked Clarke for his years of service, saying they always appreciated his calm demeanor and extensive knowledge of city code regulations. 'It's been a wonderful experience. It's been one hell of a ride. But I have appreciated every moment of the ride. People have always thought I was crazy because I said I enjoy my job. I said I wouldn't have your job if that was the only job there was. But I just wanted to share that information with ya'll. Thank ya'll for everything,' Clarke said. Clarke received a standing ovation after his announcement. Clarke's last day will be December 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
