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Jeff Davis Parish EDC elects 2026 officers, advances animal shelter ballot plan and highlights local business openings
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission elected officers for 2026, agreed to pursue a ballot rededication of a portion of the jail tax to fund the animal shelter, and heard reports of new local businesses and a student internship workforce program.
Kendal Henry, chairman of the Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Commission, called the Jan. 14 meeting to order at First Guaranty Bank and welcomed two new board representatives.
The commission approved the meeting agenda, the Dec. 10, 2025 minutes and financial reports for October and November 2025; each motion passed unanimously. Ronnie Petree made the motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Ed Orgeron. Dr. Shane Fontenot moved approval of the minutes and financial reports; Beth Daigle and Reese "Skip" Broussard seconded those motions, respectively.
EDC Director Cesilee Oliver reported a string of retail developments and promotional plans aimed at showcasing Jefferson Davis Parish to outside audiences. "There is a potential new bakery locating in the area," Oliver said, and she noted that Boyd's has opened…
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