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Attorney asks jury to pursue Opportunity Zone designation; Port says it has already applied
Summary
Attorney M. J. Williams suggested the jury, the City of Tallulah and the Port Commission apply to designate the Madison Parish area as an Opportunity Zone to spur investment; Mrs. K. Sterling said the Port had applied three months earlier. No action was taken.
During public comment, Attorney M. J. Williams recommended that the Police Jury, the City of Tallulah and the Port Commission apply to have the Madison Parish area designated as an Opportunity Zone (OZ), describing the designation as beneficial for investment in low-income areas. Mrs. K. Sterling said the Port had applied for an OZ three months earlier. The jury took no formal action on the suggestion at this meeting.
The minutes record the recommendation and the Port's prior application but do not include supporting materials, a motion, or staff direction to pursue a coordinated application involving multiple jurisdictions. The proposal remains a public comment and administrative suggestion rather than a formal agenda item.
