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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board votes on CITGO pipeline development and industrial rezoning",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will vote on three specific applications: a time extension for the Porter's Cove subdivision, a rezoning for a trucking business, and a development request for two natural gas pipelines. One other rezoning application was withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes.",
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   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to hear hurricane season report and honor T-Ball team",
   "summary": "The Ways and Means Committee is meeting to receive a staff report on the 2026 hurricane season and to present certificates to the Lake Charles Girls T-Ball Team for winning the 2026 State Championship. The agenda also includes a general item for any other matters requiring discussion or action, followed by adjournment.",
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   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to select Waste Management for parish trash collection services",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will vote on a contract with Waste Management of Louisiana for residential solid waste collection and disposal. The body will also approve utility easements for waterline expansions, authorize condemnation of three properties, and accept bids for new dump trucks and road projects. Several board appointments and deferrals are also on the agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to consider $2.5M CAER siren replacement contract",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider approving contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, including a $2.5 million bid for the CAER Sirens Replacement Project, several road and bridge projects, and a grant application for rural transit. The agenda also includes a public hearing notice for condemning six structures and an executive session to discuss litigation against the Town of Iowa.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board to vote on variance for accessory building setback and borrow pit extension",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider two land-use requests: a variance to reduce the side yard setback for an accessory building at 7002 Meadowview Loop, and an exception to extend a borrow pit on Vincent Drive for three years. Staff recommends approval for both with conditions. The board will also approve minutes from the June 16 meeting and note Police Jury actions on prior recommendations.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Budget Committee to review annual financial report and amend FY2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Budget Committee is meeting to review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for 2025 and to recommend a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for funds that deviate from estimates. The committee will also discuss any other matters requiring action.",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to set 2026 property tax millages and hear condemnation cases",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a regular meeting to adopt ordinances setting the 2026 ad valorem general purpose and maintenance tax millages, as submitted by the Parish Tax Assessor. The agenda also includes a public hearing on seven property condemnation cases, several resolutions for servitude donations and contract amendments, and approval of bids for construction projects. Board appointments and other administrative items are also scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury votes on two rezonings and a Foreign Trade Zone framework change",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider two rezoning ordinances and a resolution supporting a Foreign Trade Zone designation change. The meeting also includes procurement actions for vehicles and materials, as well as administrative items like minutes approval and condolences.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board considers 1,093-acre solar facility and two rezonings",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will vote on two zoning exceptions and two rezoning applications. The most significant item is a request to allow a solar energy facility covering approximately 1,093.40 acres in Ward Two. Staff recommends granting all four applications with specific conditions related to site plans, lighting, and drainage.",
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   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to vote on condemning 9 structures and approving a $250,000 grant",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing to determine if nine specific structures should be condemned for code violations. The body will also approve a budget for the Southwest Louisiana Crime Laboratory, amend a contract with Stantec Consulting Services for road improvements, and accept three drainage projects as substantially complete.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to consider liquor permits, property sales, and road projects",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold its regular meeting on May 21, 2026, to consider routine administrative items, including liquor permit approvals, sale of adjudicated property, and various resolutions for engineering contracts and public works projects. The agenda also includes condemnation hearings for several properties, a solid waste management manual approval, and a request for proposals for residential waste collection. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss pending litigation.",
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   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Ways and Means Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to honor two state champion high school baseball teams",
   "summary": "The Ways and Means Committee is meeting to present certificates to the Sam Houston High School and Westlake High School baseball teams for winning their respective 2026 LHSAA state championships. The agenda includes only these presentations, a general discussion item, and adjournment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
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   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Solid Waste and Litter Abatement Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend RFP for residential waste collection and new manual",
   "summary": "The Solid Waste and Litter Abatement Committee will review proposed revisions to the Solid Waste Management Manual. It will recommend that the Police Jury adopt the 2027 Edition of the manual and approve an advertisement for a Request-for-Proposals for residential solid waste collection and disposal services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to consider contracts, speed limits, demolitions, and bids",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2026, to consider a range of administrative, engineering, and procurement items. Key actions include approving professional engineering contracts for sidewalk and drainage projects, establishing a new speed limit on several streets, and authorizing the demolition of two structures. The jury will also act on bids for vehicles, water testing chemicals, and emergency mitigation services, and consider a grant application for SNAP education and training.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Committee recommends $183,230 in Gaming Fund grants and FY2026 budget amendments",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Budget Committee will review eight grant requests totaling $183,230 from the Gaming Fund, recommending that the Police Jury approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for these projects. The committee will also recommend a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to account for deviations in estimated revenues, expenditures, and fund balances as required by state law.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board votes on rezoning 1261 Highway 397 to Light Industrial for contractor shop",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will vote on five variances, three exceptions, and one rezoning application. The most significant item is a request to rezone 1261 Highway 397 from General Commercial to Light Industrial to allow a contractor shop and storage yard. Staff recommends granting all listed applications with specific conditions, including adherence to site plans and obtaining development permits.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to consider condemning 10 properties and awarding road contracts",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing on condemning 10 structures across the parish, consider accepting bids for road and drainage projects, and act on various administrative items including liquor permits, subdivision acceptance, and board appointments. The agenda includes routine approvals and several property condemnation cases, with two items deferred due to owner progress.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury votes on $327,360 share for MPO road program and surplus property sale",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will decide on a state agreement for the MPO Supplemental Overlay Program, where the Parish covers approximately $327,360 of construction costs. The body will also adopt an ordinance to sell the former Sulphur Health Unit at 201 Edgar Street as surplus property. Additionally, the meeting includes approvals for a rezoning request on Big Lake Road and various engineering contracts for drainage and bridge projects.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to consider $6M hurricane repairs contract, property condemnations",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing on condemning eight properties with unsafe structures, then consider contracts, property acquisitions, and other routine business. Key items include awarding a $6,043,000 bid for the Calcasieu Point Hurricane Repairs Project, approving engineering contract amendments, and accepting several completed public works projects.",
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   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Calcasieu Parish Police Jury",
   "headline": "Police Jury to fill District 7 vacancy, approve waterworks expropriations",
   "summary": "The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold its regular meeting on February 19, 2026, to consider a temporary appointment to fill a vacancy in the District Seven seat, created by the resignation of Chris E. Landry. The agenda includes several property-related actions, including condemnation hearings for nine structures, approval of servitude agreements and expropriations for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project, and a resolution for a $453,673 HUD Continuum of Care grant. The jury will also consider a cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Sulphur for road overlay costs, a BUILD grant application for a possible Ham Reid Road extension, and a bid award for propane fuel.",
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