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Police jury condemns multiple dilapidated properties, sets removal deadlines after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing on Aug. 7, 2025, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted to condemn several structures and set staggered removal deadlines — owners spoke about squatters, damage and limited resources and the jury granted 60- and 90-day windows in some cases.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on Aug. 7, 2025 held a public hearing and ordered the condemnation and removal of several dilapidated structures, setting deadlines that in some cases were extended at owners' requests.
At the podium, owner Elzie Harris said squatters had damaged his property at 7556 Ling Road and asked for more time to remove the structure. "I just need a little time to get it tore down to get it out of there," Harris said. Parish staff initially recommended condemnation and removal in 30 days, but jurors moved to allow 60 days. The…
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