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Council adopts higher Florida Parishes Arena fees despite equine organizers’ objections
Summary
The Tangipahoa Parish Council on Oct. 14 adopted TP Ordinance 25-26 to increase operating fees at the Florida Parishes Arena and Event Center; an equine and cattle-sorting organizer warned the changes could push equine events elsewhere.
The Tangipahoa Parish Council adopted TP Ordinance 25-26 on Oct. 14, amending operating fees for the Florida Parishes Arena and Event Center. The ordinance passed by roll call vote; councilors voted 9-0 in favor.
At a public hearing before the adoption, Troy Crane of the 3 Dots Sorting Association told the council the fee changes would make it difficult for his group to continue using the arena. “We haul in 60 to a 110 cattle for our show,” Crane said. He said the proposed fee schedule effectively adds a separate day charge for the evening…
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