Posted: Feb 6, 2025, 11:18 AM
During the February 5th Regular Agenda Meeting, jurors voted to schedule public hearings for several developments in the parish.
Jurors listened to several developers who are requesting zoning changes for nearly 400 acres of land in the parish, from agricultural properties to residential and business districts. If approved, one development will divide more than 125 acres of land into more than 400 lots for new homes in north Bossier. Another is seeking to build a proposed automobile and truck travel center and future commercial development in the Haughton area.
The Jury President said he is excited about the possibility of new homes and businesses coming to the parish. “This is outstanding, and this is a great problem to solve,” Benton said. He believes the growth we are experiencing is because we have great schools, churches, and a community that wants to grow. “I know the biggest issue we are facing at present is traffic, but we are working toward solutions that will solve today’s traffic woes and the future growth that is coming to Bossier Parish.”
Sports Commission Appointment
The jurors also voted to appoint District 12 Juror Keith Sutton to the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Advisory Board. Sutton will fill Bob Brotherton's unexpired term, which expires December 31, 2028.
“I have some big shoes to fill, and I am honored to be selected to serve on the advisory board,” said Sutton. “I have a love for sports and a love for quality sports in northwest Louisiana, and I hope we can build on the legacy of Coach Brotherton and bring more sporting events to the area.”
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