Bossier City investigative committee refers preliminary parking-lot probe to state authorities after missing records

Bossier City — The Bossier City Council Investigative Committee on Aug. 8 reported gaps in records and recommended referring its preliminary findings about public spending on parking lots at Scott’s Audio and Bossier Power Equipment to state authorities.

“Resolution 39 of 2025 established an investigative committee of the Bossier City Council to review the use of public funds for parking lots at Scott's Audio and Bossier Power Equipment and to report any findings to the city council,” the committee chair said when presenting the committee’s preliminary report. The chair said portions of the report may contain sensitive information and that any public release would follow guidance from the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor on redactions.

The committee chair said investigators formally requested sworn statements and related documentation — including bids, invoices, emails, text messages, memos, phone logs and contracts — from multiple city officials. The chair said sworn statements and supporting…