Members of the public will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on a special election scheduled to be held covering a pair of Webster Parish road districts.

Police Jury members voted during their regular session Tuesday to hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. during the jury’s regular meeting to hear from residents on renewing ad valorem (property) taxes in Road District “A” (south Webster) and Road District “B” (north Webster).

Following the public hearing, jury members adopted a resolution calling for a November election date. Voters will be asked to approve a 10-year renewal.

Also during Tuesday’s meeting, police jury members:

• Approved invoices for payment pending review by Juror LaTanya Grigsby.

• Accepted report of the jury’s Finance Committee.

• Gave approval to the 2024 audit of financials for the Police Jury, presented by Jennie Henry, CPA, of firm Allen, Green & Williamson.

• Approved certification of agreement with the local 2025 hospital assessment plan for the Jury.

• Approved the reappointment of Michael Corley and Todd Pickard to two-year term on Sarepta Fire District #5.

• Heard reports from department heads of various parish agencies, law enforcement and state and national legislators.