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Jefferson Davis Parish EDC adopts 2026 budget, approves cooperative agreements and audit engagements
Summary
At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Jefferson Davis Parish Economic Development Commission unanimously adopted its 2026 budget and approved cooperative endeavor agreements with the parish landfill and tourist commission, plus multiple financial engagement contracts; specific budget amounts were not specified in the record.
The Jefferson Davis Parish Economic Development Commission on Dec. 10 unanimously adopted its 2026 budget and approved a series of cooperative agreements and financial engagement contracts, officials said.
Chairman Kendal Henry called the meeting to order at noon at First Guaranty Bank. The commission voted to adopt the 2026 budget and to approve amendments to the 2025 budget after a motion by Dr. Shane Fontenot and a second from Beth Daigle. The transcript does not specify dollar amounts for the budgets.
Board members also approved cooperative endeavor agreements for 2026 with the Jefferson Davis Parish Landfill Commission (motion by Skip Broussard, second by Dr. Shane Fontenot) and with the Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission (motion by Ronnie Petree, second by Will Hetzel). Each motion passed unanimously.
The commission approved several engagement agreements to secure outside financial services for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025. The board approved an engagement with Langley, Williams & Company to prepare and review financial statements and a separate engagement for agreed-upon procedures; motions were moved by Dr. Shane Fontenot and Beth Daigle with the recorded seconds. The commission also approved an engagement with Gregory N. Marcantel, CPA, as presented.
The board adopted an amended policy manual (motion by Will Hetzel, second by Ronnie Petree). The transcript records the approval but does not include the text of the amendment presented at the meeting.
Procedural actions included tabling action on setting board-member term dates and the election of officers until the next meeting (motion by Ronnie Petree, second by Skip Broussard). The meeting adjourned following a motion by Skip Broussard and second by Dr. Shane Fontenot.
Why it matters: Adopting the budget and contracting financial-review services sets the commission’s operating plan for the year and establishes who will handle financial oversight and reporting. Cooperative agreements with the landfill and tourist commission could affect site development and tourism promotion in Jefferson Davis Parish.
What’s next: The commission scheduled its next regular meeting for noon Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at First Guaranty Bank. Ethics online training for board members is due Dec. 31, 2025.
