The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board has undergone significant changes following recent legislation passed by the Louisiana Legislature. The board has expanded from seven to ten members, with new appointments and shifts in appointing authority.
The legislation, enacted this year, increased the board size and modified the appointment process. Three new positions were created, to be filled by appointees from Senator Katrina Jackson (District 34), Representative Adrian Fisher (District 16), and Representative Pat Moore (District 17).
In a notable change, the appointing authority for Black…
