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Juror raises alarm over rising insurance costs; mill closure cited as local economic risk
Summary
Juror Author Robinson said his church insurance rose from $10,000 to $16,000 annually, and juror Darrell Franks warned of domino effects tied to the closure of the International Paper Mill in Campti; jurors discussed concerns but no formal action was taken.
Mr. Author Robinson told jurors his church insurance premium rose from $10,000 to $16,000 per year, citing growing costs as a local strain. He raised the change as part of a broader conversation about rising insurance expenses affecting institutions in the parish.
Mr. Darrell Franks expressed concern that closures such as the International Paper Mill in Campti could have a domino effect on the local economy and on insurance and service costs. The discussion was conversational; no formal motion or action was taken during the meeting to address insurance increases or the mill closure.
Jurors noted the economic concern for the parish; any policy response would require follow-up and further analysis by staff or by a committee.
