DeRidder Council Approves Emergency Water Agreement with Magnolia Water System
The DeRidder City Council approved an emergency potable water agreement with Magnolia Water System on June 22, the most consequential action taken at recent local government meetings.
City Council — June 22
The council adopted three ordinances by unanimous 5-0 votes:
- **Emergency water agreement with Magnolia Water System** (O-2026-35) — an emergency potable water agreement adopted 5-0.
- **July 4th entertainment contract** (O-2026-34) — a contract with Dani LaCour for July 4th musical entertainment, adopted 5-0.
- **Regional housing study** — a cooperative endeavor agreement for a regional housing study, adopted 5-0.
The council also introduced several ordinances on first reading, setting them for future public hearings:
- Designation of a city attorney — public hearing scheduled for July 13.
- Water meter lease — public hearing scheduled for July 13.
- Professional services for AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) — public hearing scheduled for July 13.
- Rezoning on Highway 190 — public hearing scheduled for July 27.
- Special exception for a telecommunications tower — public hearing scheduled for July 27.
In other business, the council appointed the News Leader as the official journal and approved minutes from the previous meeting.
Economic Development Advisory Board — June 24
The Economic Development Advisory Board met to hear a virtual presentation from Lacey Bacchus, Senior Director of Community Partnerships at Retail Strategies, on community partnerships. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions or actions are confirmed beyond the agenda item.
DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board — July 2
The Main Street Advisory Board was scheduled to discuss 2026 community event planning, the SmartStart DeRidder grant, a tour fundraiser for board training, and the appointment of new board members. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should watch for rescheduled dates for the July 13 and July 27 public hearings on the ordinances introduced at the June 22 council meeting, as those dates fall within the hearing schedule set by the council.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — DeRidder City Council OKs Emergency Water Pact, Sets Hearing Dates
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