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Jefferson Davis EDC forms search committee, OKs interim staffing and reviews 90,000‑sq‑ft distribution center lead
Summary
At its March 19 meeting in Jennings, the Jefferson Davis Economic Development Commission sworn in four members, authorized a budget amendment to allow an interim assistant, created a director search committee with a $6,000 budget and approved a $750 event sponsorship; members also discussed a possible 90,000‑square‑foot distribution center lead.
The Jefferson Davis Economic Development Commission met at noon March 19 at First Guaranty Bank in Jennings and took steps to advance its executive search while approving routine business and hearing a public request for faster coordination on local projects.
Chairman Ronnie Petree opened the meeting, recognized outgoing trustees and presided as four new members — Chrystal Breaux, Beth Daigle, Kendal Henry and Will Hetzel — were sworn in by Rick Arceneaux. The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes of Feb. 12, 2025, and the January 2025 financial reports by unanimous votes.
In new business, the commission voted to allow a budget amendment to create an interim assistant position to support operations while the body…
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