Southern University Economic Development District public meetings in 2025
3 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Southern University Economic Development District
The Southern University Economic Development District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve account access personnel and the 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also receive updates on levy tax collections, website creation, and a strategic plan.
- Designation of personnel with access to and oversight of SU EDD account
- Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
- Update on collection of approved levy taxes
- Development of a comprehensive strategic plan
- Website creation update
The Board approved the designation of authorized personnel for the SU EDD account and established the 2026 meeting schedule. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025, meeting.
- Approved minutes from August 26, 2025, meeting
- Approved Resolution No. 2 designating authorized personnel for SU EDD account access and oversight
- Approved 2026 meeting dates: March 26, June 24, September 23, and December 16
Southern University Economic Development District
The Southern University Economic Development District Board will hold a meeting on August 26, 2025, to adopt the agenda, take public comment, and vote on two action items: approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting and ratification of Resolution No. 1 from that same meeting.
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 board meeting
- Ratification of Resolution No. 1 from February 11, 2025 meeting
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025, meeting. The Board also ratified Resolution No. 1 from that same meeting and directed staff to confirm exempt industrial organizations.
- Approved February 11, 2025, Board meeting minutes
- Approved Ratification of Resolution No. 1 from February 11, 2025, meeting
- Directed staff to confirm exempt industrial organizations
Southern University Economic Development District
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to levy a 1% sales and use tax and a 1% hotel occupancy tax within the Southern University Economic Development District, starting April 1, 2025. The board will also receive proof of required public notices for the proposed new tax. Approval of minutes from the July 31, 2024 meeting is also on the agenda.
- Consideration and adoption of a resolution to levy a 1% sales and use tax on retail sales, use, lease, rental, and services in the district
- Consideration and adoption of a resolution to levy a 1% hotel occupancy tax within the district boundaries
- Board receipt of proof of notice published in The Advocate on January 16 and January 24, 2025
- Board receipt of notice to State Senator Regina Barrow and State Representative about intent to levy new tax
- Approval of minutes from the July 31, 2024 board meeting
The Board adopted a resolution to levy a 1% sales and use tax and a 1% hotel occupancy tax within the district starting April 1, 2025. The Board also selected Liberty Bank as its depository institution. Other items included the approval of previous meeting minutes and proof of public notices.
- Approved 1% sales and use tax and 1% hotel occupancy tax starting April 1, 2025
- Adopted Liberty Bank as the depository institution
- Approved July 31, 2024 Board meeting minutes
- Adopted receipt of proof of notice for LSA-R.S. 33:9038.76 and LSA-R.S. 42:19.1 (with revision)
- Adopted receipt of proof of notice to State Senator Regina Barrow and State Representative Barbara Carpenter (with revision)