HOMER, La. — The Claiborne Parish Police Jury on April 8 approved a June 27 election for a proposed fire protection tax and agreed to help fund a water line relocation tied to a bridge replacement project in Homer.

Jurors unanimously adopted a resolution calling for an election in Claiborne Parish Fire Protection District No. 6 that would authorize a 15-mill property tax for 10 years, beginning in 2026. If approved by voters, the tax would replace an existing 11.31-mill levy and fund fire protection operations, equipment and facilities.

The jury also agreed to allow the Town of Homer to use up to $9,500 of its ad valorem tax credit to relocate a residential water line as part of the Edgewood Drive bridge replacement project. The funds will be paid directly to David Lowler Construction Inc. of Shreveport.

Jurors approved a three-year capital improvement plan for the parish highway department covering 2027 through 2029. The plan includes roadway maintenance and chip seal work across multiple parish roads in response to increased traffic and roadway wear.

A Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development compliance review for fiscal year 2025 found no deficiencies in parish roads and bridges.

The jury was also notified of a May 6 meeting where members are expected to consider calling an election on a parishwide sales and use tax. Officials also outlined a tentative timeline for a Nov. 3 election related to garbage collection services in unincorporated areas of the parish.

The jury approved its March meeting minutes, paid monthly bills and agreed to continue its annual $3,000 contribution to the Sparta Groundwater Commission.

Financial reports showed February 2026 net sales tax collections totaled $60,146, up more than 22% from the same period last year. The parish reported a cash balance of approximately $12.43 million as of March 31.

In other business, jurors tabled a decision on a census tract recommendation tied to a state economic development program.