24-04-2025
Caddo Parish leaders unite in Baton Rouge for joint legislation
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – On Thursday, April 24th, more than 80 leaders from across Caddo Parish traveled together to Baton Rouge to engage directly with cabinet departments and members of the legislature on behalf of the citizens of Caddo Parish, according to a press release.
'We were delighted to be able to bring so many of our local leaders to Baton Rouge for this inaugural event,' said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux. 'This is the first time in recent memory that we have brought the needs of Shreveport and Caddo Parish to Baton Rouge as a group.'
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Organizations included Caddo Parish administrators and commissioners, Shreveport administration and council members, Shreveport Police and Fire Departments, District Attorney's Office, Caddo Schools administration and School Board members, Caddo Sheriff, Shreveport City Marshall, Port of Caddo-Bossier, LSUS, NLCOG, NLEP, Red River Waterway Commission, Caddo Levee District, Caddo Head Start, Town of Vivian, Village of Ida, and Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber and the Greater Shreveport Chamber.
'Caddo Parish Day at the Capitol is all about collaboration,' said Caddo Parish Administrator/CEO Erica R. Bryant. 'When leaders from across our parish come together to engage our state agencies and legislators, the conversations and solutions that result allow us to align our priorities and work toward solutions that ultimately help us improve the quality of life for our residents.'
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The release added that participants met with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley, LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois, Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson, and representatives from the Office of the Governor, Attorney General, Juvenile Justice, and Department of Transportation.
'Education is the foundation of a strong Louisiana, and it's important that our voices are heard at the Capitol,' said Keith Burton, Superintendent of Caddo Parish Schools. 'For us, Caddo Parish Day provided a critical opportunity to ensure our Board Members and school leaders are at the table with agency heads and lawmakers, sharing what our students need and how we can move faster to help them succeed.'
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Attendees also visited the Capitol, witnessed legislative activity, and met with members of the Northwest Louisiana Delegation to share specific requests.
'By aligning the outreach of our School Board, City Council, and Parish Commission with members of our business community, we are showcasing for the administration and the legislature the collaborative approach we are taking to improving our community,' said Dr. Timothy Magner, President of the Greater Shreveport Chamber. 'With the tremendous turnout and success of this inaugural effort, our goal is to make this an annual event that will grow in size and impact year after year.'
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