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Parish to fast‑track resolution backing request for industrial tax‑exemption reinstatement amid possible layoffs
Summary
Parish officials agreed to expedite a resolution expressing the parish’s support for a chemical manufacturer’s request to be reinstated in the state industrial tax‑exemption program; presenters warned the company could close if it does not secure incentives, citing 20 committed jobs, a $7.5 million investment and up to 540 employees at risk in earlier staffing counts.
Parish economic‑development representatives asked the Public Works Committee on Sept. 16 to adopt a resolution stating the parish would consider and support reinstating an industrial tax exemption (ITEP) application so a chemical manufacturer can proceed to a state review.
Presenter context: The company was recruited previously and committed under older rules to a $7.5 million investment and 20 jobs. Presenters said the project lost its incentive application by missing a deadline; the state Board of Commerce and Industry must…
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