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Bossier City council adopts 2026 budget after $50,000 amendment; staff outlines $13 million debt payoff
Summary
The council voted to remove $50,000 from the draft and adopted the 2026 budget as amended. Staff said a plan to pay off roughly $13 million in city debt would free about $908,000 annually and save roughly $5 million in interest; the city's monthly financial report showed mixed revenue and operating results.
At a Bossier City Council meeting, the council voted to remove $50,000 from the draft and then adopted the 2026 budget as amended, and staff described plans to retire roughly $13 million in city debt.
Council members first considered a motion to remove $50,000 from the proposed budget. The council president put Mister Hammond's motion to a voice vote; members responded “Aye,” and the chair declared the motion carried. The clerk then asked for a motion to introduce the 2026 budget as amended. The council moved and seconded the motion, identified in the record as moved by Councilman Hammonds and seconded by Councilman Cliff Smith. The council voted by voice; the chair announced, “Motion carries.” No roll-call tallies…
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