Councilmember (District B)· 2022-12-29 - 2026-12-31 (start: sworn in Thursday Dec 29, 2022 per Webster Parish Journal Dec 8, 2022 and KTBS Dec 30, 2022; four-year term that runs through December 31, 2026: La. R.S. § 33:383(A)(2)(d), text read at codes.findlaw.com, says officers elected under the congressional-election plan take office January 1 and serve four-year terms, and Minden's Nov 8, 2022 and Nov 3, 2026 elections are on the congressional dates; successors elected Nov 3, 2026)
Levon "Charlie" Thomas
Minden
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 1:00
- Avg per meeting
- 0:30
- Segments
- 10
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Top issues during term (10)(Taxes Budget)
$5.5 million in 2026 state appropriations
Over $5.5 million in state money coming to city projects this year, with nearly $14.5 million over two sessions.
2026-2027 Budget Amendment
The budget sets how your tax dollars fund city services for the next fiscal year.
2025-2026 Budget Fourth-Quarter Review
A 12.13% dip in this month's sales tax collections, driven by last year's one-time construction equipment purchases.
Airport hangar rental fee increases
Final grant disbursement on the taxiway project; no local cost specified.
$125,000 State Legislative Appropriation
Brings $125,000 in state funding to the city.
Quarter 3 budget status and franchise fee payment issues
About $200,000 in expected franchise fee revenue is sitting in limbo.
Draft Employee Handbook Overhaul
The city budgeted for HR Pro software to support the handbook rewrite.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit Results
General fund grew by $2.8 million, but the utility fund shrank by about $3 million and federal COVID relief money ($2.8 million in expenditures) has now been fully spent.
Delta Regional Authority FY2026 grant application
The city has committed to providing matching funds for the grant — the exact amount wasn't stated.
2026 property tax millage
Rolling forward maintains current property tax revenue rather than reducing rates as property values rise.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
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