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Winn Parish Police Jury approves raise in juror pay amid mixed votes
Summary
The Winn Parish Police Jury approved an ordinance that raises monthly pay for jurors to $1,200 and the president to $1,300; the measure passed 4–1 with two abstentions after brief debate about timing and benefits. The ordinance is recorded as Ordinance #001 of 2025.
The Winn Parish Police Jury on Jan. 21, 2025, voted to increase monthly compensation for Police Jurors to $1,200 and for the President to $1,300, approving Ordinance #001 of 2025. The ordinance passed with 4 yeas (Carpenter, Evans, Garrett, Robinson), 1 nay (Franks) and 2 abstentions (Potts, McLaren).
Mr. Author Robinson, who spoke in favor, explained the context for the change, saying, "the Jurors are not eligible for retirement and have given up health insurance which saved the Jury about $10,000 per year." Mr. Darrell Franks said he questioned whether this was the right time to increase compensation, voicing concerns before the roll was called. Mrs. Karen Tyler confirmed a public‑meeting notice was published on Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, 2025, as required by law.
The ordinance text and its formal adoption are attached to the minutes; the transcript does not specify an effective date for the pay increase. The Jury recorded the item as Ordinance #001 of 2025 and entered the vote on the official minutes.
