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Councilor· 2025-07-01 – 2029-07-01 (July 1, 2025 seating per KSLA 2025-07-01 swearing-in coverage and bossiercity.org council page 'take office July 1, 2025'; month-level end: July 2029, four-year term per Bossier Press / charter ballot text)

Craton Cochran

Bossier City

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Term ending Jul 1, 2029.

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Top issues during term (20)

high→May 2026[53]

Road and drainage project progress

Bid is about $567,000 over the engineer's estimate; the city's net cost after grant and police jury funding is not yet known.

high↑Feb 2026[30]

438 Hamilton Road dilapidated mobile home

Neighbors say the mobile home drags down nearby property values; the family says it's their affordable housing while they save to build.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

O'Neal Subdivision amended plat

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Rezoning of 2909 Old Minden Road to General Business

Could enable expansion of an existing strip mall on Old Minden Road.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

S.A.N.E. Nurse Program continuation

high↑Mar 2026[19]

Blight cleanup progress at Hall, Joannes and Jacquelyn Streets

Demolition costs the city incurs become liens against the properties under state law.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Off-premise alcohol sales at Shed Mini Mart

high↓Apr 2026[13]

Benton Road office warehouse rezoning denied

Opponents argue commercial conversion lowers surrounding property values through external obsolescence.

medium↓Apr 2026[13]

Digital billboard conversion on Airline Drive

The owner has already paid $45,000 to have the old boards removed.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

Comprehensive plan and unified development code rewrite

The proposed $326,667 appropriation was not acted on.

high↓May 2026[11]

Golden Meadows Drive storm drain replacement

$265,645.80 from the sewer capital and contingency fund.

low↑Feb 2026[11]

Community event fee waivers

Waived parade permit fee; amount not stated.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Emergency sewer repairs on Voss Drive and Central Park lift station

$389,000 total from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Rezone at 5301 East Texas Street

Not specified in the meeting record.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Sales tax revenue slipping

Temporary reporting delay; revenue expected to correct in March.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Alcohol sales at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub

low↓Aug 2026[10]

I-20 ramp beautification

$150,000 from the General Fund.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Fence height variance for Tractor Supply garden center

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Rural King store at former Sears, Pierre Bossier Mall

Reuses a long-vacant big-box building and could bring new retail traffic and jobs to the mall area by late 2027.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Multi-tenant sign at Safe Harbor Drive and Benton Road

Decisions during term (455)

Recorded while Cochran was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (100)

86 yes8 no6 abstained

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Voted yesOct 20, 2026

A RESOLUTION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION TO FILL A FOREMAN POSITION IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION AND BACKFILL ANY VACANT POSITION THIS CREATES.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY’S CURRENT INVESTMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTE 33:2955 (D) AND SECTION 16.02 (J) OF THE BOSSIER CITY CHARTER

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $5,000 FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAXES FUND TO SUPPORT ROCKETS OVER THE RED

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE CERTAIN MOVABLE EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE CITY’S NEEDS AND PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

ORDINANCE TO DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY AND LOCATED AT BROOKSHIRE GROCERY ARENA AS OBSOLETE AND SURPLUS TO THE CITY’S NEEDS AND PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER $150,000.00 FROM THE STREETS AND DRAINAGE FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND FROM R-A (RESIDENCE- AGRICULTURE DISTRICT) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) BEING 2.009 ACRES

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

A RESOLUTION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION TO FILL A LABORER 1 POSITION IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION AND BACKFILL ANY VACANT POSITION THIS CREATES.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. 116 of 2026 — Louisiana Department of Revenue debt recovery agreement

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. 117 of 2026 — Swift Recreation Meadowview Splash Pad contract

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to execute the attached Agency Participation Agreement with the Louisiana Department Of Revenue, Office Of Debt Recovery, for the collection of final deli

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to execute the attached agreement/contract between the City of Bossier City and Swift Recreation, LLC, to provide for above referenced project.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Mayor Thomas H. Chandler is hereby authorized to execute the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Bossier City and The Plant a Seed In Our Youth Foundation, Inc. for the use design

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Ordinance No. 118 of 2026 — Plant a Seed In Our Youth Foundation partnership

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, STRUCTURE, AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAINAGE REPAIRS ON SHED ROAD AT MEADOWV

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED PROPERTY, STRUCTURE, AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRAINAGE REPAIRS ON SUNFLOWER LATERAL DI

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 78 OF THE BOSSIER CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 72 OF 2003 TO MODERNIZE CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE PAY FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, TO RECOGNIZE ELIGIBLE STATE WATER AND WASTEWATER CERTIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO A T

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19535 AND ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19535 BETWEEN MCCi, LLC AND CITY OF BO

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ADD ONE FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MECHANIC POSITION, TRANSFER ONE EMPLOYEE FROM PART TIME TO FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, AND ELIMINATE ONE PART TIME MAINTENANCE MECHANIC POSITION IN TH

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A RESTAURANT/BAR, BAJA FLIP’S, LOCATED AT 2050 OLD MINDEN ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISI

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY’S APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 92 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT AN EVENT CENTER, SES EVENTS, LOCATED AT 2950 EAST TEXAS STR

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 87 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (GOHSEP) FOR FEMA FLO

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 88 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SHREVEPORT TRANSIT AUTHORITY

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 89 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH LUMEN TO UPGRADE THE CITY’S PRIMARY LUMEN INTERNET CONNECTION AND SUPPORTING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTUR

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 90 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A BAR/PUB, END ZONE SPORTS BAR, LOCATED AT 1700 OLD MINDEN

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 91 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE SALE OF HIGH AND LOW CONTENT ALCOHOL FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT A LIQUOR STORE, PULL UP LIQUOR #6, LOCATED AT 4015 INDUSTR

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mr. Joel Girouard and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mr. Joel Girouard and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio

Voted noJul 21, 2026

Resolution naming Administrative Court hearing officers — FAILED

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mr. Cliff Smith and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith

Voted noJul 21, 2026

adopt a Resolution naming Hearing Officers of the Bossier City Administrative Court for term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mr. Joel Girouard and seconded by Mr. Vince Maggio

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mrs. Debra W. Ross and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopted on a motion by Mr. Joel Girouard and seconded by Mr. Chris Smith

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Administration Of The City Of Bossier City To Establish A “Bossier Checkbook” Open Finance Transparency Portal To Enhance Public Access To Municipal Financial Inform

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution 39 of 2025 and releasing certain documents in connection therewith.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Ordinance amending facility-use rules at 630 Barksdale Boulevard

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Motion to require no-parking signs on Douglas Drive (2290 Benton Road)

Voted noJul 7, 2026

Rezone 2290 Benton Road to B-1 for chiropractic office

Cited the roughly $1 million invested in the new UDC/master plan and opposition from residents he talks to on Douglas Drive.

Voted noJun 23, 2026

DENIED: Rezone 4208 Benton Road for office warehouses

Opposed the leap from residential to business zoning ahead of the master plan

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adopt Ordinance — TriStar Claims Service Agreement Amendment No. 1

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 33 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS H. CHANDLER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE LEASING OF MINERAL INTERESTS IN THREE TRACTS OWNED BY THE CITY OF B

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 35 OF 2026 RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY JOINS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2026 AS NATIONAL MARITIME DAY HONORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 52 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS REGISTRY NUMBER 1361521 TO STONEWALL BAPTIST CHURCH FOR TWO HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($207,000.00) PURSUANT T

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 34 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED COMMITMENT OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS LETTER TO COVER COSTS EXCEEDING THE 2.3 MILLION AWARDED BY LOUISIANA WATERSHED INITIATIVE FOR THE BARDOT DRA

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A UTILITY WORKER IN WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION FOR PUBLIC UTILTIES DEPT. BACK FILLING ANY POSITION THIS MAY CREATE.