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Conterra Networks broadband franchise

A 10-year franchise letting Conterra build fiber in public rights-of-way, paying 5% of gross revenue, with a tiered fee designed to encourage broadband expansion parish-wide. Introduced for hearing September 23.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 23, 2026

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Monte Sano Bayou drainage project correction

A corrected agreement with the state for the $2.4 million Monte Sano Bayou drainage project was passed as an emergency to fix a dollar-figure error in the original resolution.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 9, 2026