Ouachita Parish
Comprehensive Plan
Welcome to the Ouachita Parish Comprehensive Plan project landing page. This page is your information and resource hub for all things related to this planning process where you can learn more about the project, find opportunities to engage, get updates, and check out project deliverables.
Introduction
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is partnering with Atlas Community Studios to develop a comprehensive plan that will guide the Parish’s growth, development, and strategic priorities over the coming decades.
Project Timeline
The planning process will take place over the following timeline:
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Direction-Setting & Project Kickoff: June–July 2025
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Public Engagement: August 2025
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Community Assessment: August–October 2025
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Comprehensive Plan Development: November 2025–January 2026
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Plan Review & Feedback: February 2026
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Implementation Roadmap: February–March 2026
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Public Hearing & Plan Adoption: April 2026
Engagement Opportunities
The Community Engagement phase of this process has concluded. Stay tuned for more updates soon!
Project Team
The following individuals make up the Haynesville Strategic Plan Project Team.
Steering Committee
Thank you to the following community members and leaders for your guidance during this process!
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Shane Smiley, Police Juror President, District E
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Larry Bratton, Police Juror, District C
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Toni Bacon, Police Juror, District A
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Jamie Hanks, Parish Administrator
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Jennifer Johnson, Parish Attorney
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Kevin Crosby, Parish Engineer / Lazenby & Associates, Inc.
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Alana Cooper, Discover Monroe/West Monroe
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Alberta Green, PhD, ABG Counseling & Career Counseling
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Dr. Bret Sanders, Dr. Bret Sanders DDS
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Stephanie Smith, Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor
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Doug Mitchell, North Delta Regional Planning Authority
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Brandon Welch, Grow NELA
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William Smart, Monroe Housing Authority
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Chief Bobby Moore, Ouachita Parish Fire Department
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Sheila Kay Downhour, Ouachita Green
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Dr. Carrie Castille, University of Louisiana-Monroe
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