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Public debate prompts removal of $32,500 Rugaroo appropriation from Caddo Parish agenda
Summary
Public presenters questioned and defended a proposed $32,500 appropriation from the parish economic development fund to support the Louisiana Rugaroo; after public hearing and questions from citizens and commissioners, the commission voted to remove the ordinance from the agenda for further consideration.
The Caddo Parish Commission on April 9 heard public testimony and questions about a proposed $32,500 appropriation from the parish economic development fund to the Louisiana Rugaroo arena football organization before the body voted to remove the item from the agenda.
At the public hearing for ordinance 66‑12, Lyndon Johnson, who identified himself as representing the Louisiana Rugaroo, told commissioners the request is intended to provide Title I students access to games, support youth…
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