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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bossier City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 City Budget Adoption
The council finalized all 2027 operating and capital fund budgets, closing a roughly $2 million general fund deficit through cuts and rearranging. A resident warned the city should keep reserves high ahead of about $76 million in debt payments due by 2030.
2027 city budget and Community Development restructuring
The council got its first look at next year's budget, which closes a $1.8 million deficit through roughly $3 million in cuts — including folding the Community Development department into another department. Councilwoman Ross fought the change, worried residents will lose a familiar point of contact for grant help like wheelchair ramps, but the $500,000 in federal grant money and its programs will continue.
Sales tax revenue slipping
February sales tax revenue looked down 6.3%, but it's a software issue with the parish's new combined e-filing system — money is being collected, just delayed. Expect a rebound next month.