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Resized SEDD now has ten members

September 26, 2024October 2, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

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…

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SEDD to present model Neighborhoods to NAACP next week

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

The Southside Economic Development District will host its final community meeting on Thursday, July 27, when it presents neighborhood plans for all three Southside Districts at the regular meeting of the NAACP. Tony Little, president of SEDD, said the district…

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Little: SEDD making plans to reduce crime, expand Southside Businesses

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

How to reduce crime and expand business opportunity in South Monroe was the focus of two meetings this week as the South Side Economic Development District (SEDD) continues its push to develop masterplans to roll out what it calls the…

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Council passes SEDD plan, Dawson has Brown ejected from meeting

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The Monroe City Council has approved a 25-year plan of action for South Monroe, despite stiff objections from one Southside Council member. The plan which has been dubbed the “Southside Dream” is a blueprint of projects and changes for South…

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SEDD approves 25-year $300 million economic plan for Southside

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The Southside Economic Development District has approved and will be submitting a 25-year economic development plan for South Monroe for city council approval. The SEDD Board approved the plan in its March 7th meeting and conducted its final public hearing…

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SEDD board rehires Charles Theus, considering back pay

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Charles Theus has been rehired as the executive director of the Southside Economic Development District. In a special meeting last Wednesday night, Theus was rehired after a heated debate about whether the district needed a director without any City Council-approved…

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SEDD approves micro-loan plan for Southside

September 16, 2021October 4, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Southside businesses that need small loans for emergencies and improvements may soon get help when a plan approved by the Southside Economic Development District rolls out in the coming months. In its regular meeting Monday night, the SEDD Board of…

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