CENTURY 21 Buelow-Miller Realty has joined forces with Bolton Realty in Natchitoches, bolstering the CENTURY 21® brand market share in Central Louisiana by expanding the firm’s service area to the north and west.

Bolton Realty was established in 2006 by Janice Bolton. Born and raised in Natchitoches, Bolton is an alumna and former employee of Northwestern State University. She also worked at the Louisiana Department of Urban and Community Affairs in Baton Rouge and the City of Natchitoches Community Development Department before launching her real estate brokerage to continue to fulfill her desire to support her community.

The newly combined operations now comprise two offices and 40 independent agents. Leveraging the CENTURY 21 brand’s robust suite of business-building tools, these agents will have access to state-of-the-art technology and an international network to complement their community connections and local market knowledge.

According to Kayla Walker, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Buelow-Miller Realty, joining forces with Bolton Realty is helping to bring together like-minded, growth-oriented real estate professionals who are committed to high levels of service to both clients and community.

“This merger marks a significant milestone for our brokerage, setting the stage for continued growth and expansion in the future. With more top-tier agents joining our team, increased office locations, and enhanced resources, we are positioned to serve our clients better than ever before. Our goal is clear—to become the #1 brokerage in market share across Central Louisiana and the Greater Central Louisiana Realtors Association. Bringing Bolton Realty into the CENTURY 21 Buelow-Miller Realty family will provide its affiliated agents with advanced systems and tools and empower them to deliver exceptional value to their clients while leveraging the cache of the most recognized name in real estate,” said Walker.

“During the last 20 years of owning and operating an independent firm, I was proud of the role our company played in a role in building strong communities in the areas we served,” said Janice Bolton, founder and principal broker of Bolton Realty. “Now, at a point in my career where I’d like to take a step back from leadership, I’m so excited to watch the legacy we’ve built continue to thrive under Kayla’s stewardship.”

A tip from a resident led the NPJ to the Arby’s restaurant on Keyser Avenue, where workers were seen boarding up the windows. Upon further investigation, a sign posted on the door confirmed the news—Arby’s has officially closed its Natchitoches location.

The sudden closure came as a surprise. Arby’s, known for its signature roast beef sandwiches and curly fries, has been a staple on Keyser Avenue for years. Its absence leaves another vacant storefront in the area, raising questions about what may take its place.

As of now, there is no information on whether employees have been offered positions at other Arby’s locations or if another business is set to move into the space.

We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more details emerge.

A NPJ reader submitted a photo on March 31 showing a jeep that was involved in a wreck in front of the Burger King on Keyser Avenue around 10:30 am. No further information is available at this time.

Sibley Lake is now closed until further notice. The boat ramps on Sibley Lake are closed due to high water levels. A notification will be posted when the ramps reopen. 

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, Louisiana State Police, and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on March 30 around 8:30 pm involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car on Louisiana Highway 6 just west of Clarence. The incident resulted in one non-life-threatening injury. The roadway was temporarily blocked, causing delays for travelers in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the closure.​

Recently, NPSO Deputy Sgt. A. Llorence stopped by and visited 7-year-old C. Cameron at his residence in Natchitoches during a career day demonstration. Cameron, a St. Mary’s Catholic School of Natchitoches student had fun and several questions during the visit.

“I always enjoy getting the chance to show kids what we do said Sgt. Llorence. “It’s an opportunity to build positive relationships with the younger generation and help them understand the important role law enforcement plays in keeping our communities safe.”

The “sound of freedom” was in evidence throughout this past weekend as engines from a wide variety of aircraft roared for delighted crowds at the 2025 Defenders of Liberty Air Show held at Barksdale Air Force Base March 29-30.

Well over 100,000 people from our area and surrounding states took advantage of the opportunity to visit our state’s only Air Force base and see aircraft displays and acrobatic flying. Barksdale is home to one of only two bases hosting the iconic B-52 bomber, an aircraft that has served our nation in combat from the Vietnam war to the present day. There were several of the massive bombers on display for visitors to see. Another B-52 made a low level flyover of the crowd, demonstrating just how massive the aircraft truly is. Each of our nation’s military services had displays.

The airshow also featured several civilian aerobatic flying teams, including Coushatta’s very own Kevin Coleman. Our very own Northwestern State University was well represented with several departments having booths with information for prospective students and fun activities for children.

The headliner for this year’s show was the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds. The storied acrobatic flight team put on their thrilling show of precision flying that never fails to amaze and thrill airshow visitors. The Defenders of Liberty Air Show is a bi-annual event that is presented to the community by Barksdale Air Force Base and the Shreveport/Bossier Military Affairs Council.

The way Trent Hillen was pitching for Northwestern State on Sunday afternoon, he didn’t need much offensive support.

Balin Valentine was more than happy to provide what was needed and then some.

Valentine capped his weeklong power surge with his first career multi-home run game to back Hillen’s strong start as Northwestern capped a three-game Southland Conference sweep of Nicholls with a 6-2 win at Brown-Stroud Field.

“It’s felt great,” said Valentine, who homered four times in four games this week. “It’s easy to ride the wave of playing good ball. We’re all playing good baseball right now. We’re hitting it great. We’re pitching it great. We’re making opposing pitchers work.”

The Demons (18-9 overall, 10-5 and fourth in the 12-team Southland Conference) took both sides of a Saturday doubleheader, 9-4 and 9-5, after Friday’s scheduled opening game was postponed by bad weather.

Northwestern stretched its winning streak to five. The Demons have won 14 of their last 16.

While Valentine delivered his second straight four-RBI game Sunday afternoon against the Colonels (11-18, 5-10), it was Daniel Burroway who came through and delivered the first big swing of the day.

Burroway snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the fourth inning that sent the Demons off and running to their 13th straight home victory.

“Anytime your pitching staff puts up eight zeroes on a Sunday, you have a chance to do it,” second-year NSU coach Chris Bertrand said. “We got enough. Three big swings – two big swings from Balin Valentine and a big one from Burr. The defense picked it up whenever we needed them to. The biggest thing you take away from the weekend is we won those three games in three different ways. They unfolded in three different ways, which is the mark of a great team.”

Hillen (4-1) bounced back from a tough start at New Orleans, which was marred by a tough sixth inning, to spin 7 1-3 innings of one-run ball with the one run being unearned.

A junior right-hander who began his career at Nicholls, Hillen held his former team scoreless until the eighth inning, giving his offense ample time to supply the backup he needed.

While Hillen kept his old team off-balance, Valentine continued to torment the Colonels.

After blasting a three-run home run in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, Valentine repeated the feat in the fifth inning Saturday, ambushing the first pitch he saw to bust open a two-run game.

Valentine’s solo home run in the seventh inning gave him the first multi-homer game for a Demon hitter since Gray Rowlett did so against UIW on April 22, 2023. In six career games against Nicholls, Valentine has five home runs and 17 RBIs.

“Special talent and a special person,” Bertrand said. “He’s still coming into his own. With the offseason surgery, we knew it was going to take a multitude of at-bats. We just didn’t know how many. When you mix somebody with his talent and someone with his explosiveness and fast-twitchiness and you take it to where he battles and grinds and gets his body back, you get about 60 at-bats under your belt, that’s what he’s capable of doing.

“What you’re finally seeing is hard work pay off, but also a great approach mixed with his talent. I’m glad he’s in our dugout.”

The Demons return to action Tuesday night when they open a two-game, midweek road trip at UL Lafayette. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. from M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field.

After a Wednesday game at Tulane, NSU is home for another SLC series against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, the league’s second-place team, beginning on Friday evening.

COMMERCE, Texas – The young Northwestern State softball team powered through, in more ways than one, on Saturday to pick up its first Southland Conference win of the season, 8-7 at East Texas A&M.

After a pair of agonizing one-run losses on Friday, the Demons (4-30, 1-11) set an early tone with a double and home run to take a 3-0 lead in the first inning. The Demons slugged three long balls and three doubles in the game, needing each one to hold off the Lions (9-26, 5-7) in the late stages for the win.

NSU put the frustration of Friday’s results behind the right away by taking an early lead and doing so with authority.

Sophia Livers drew her first walk of the day to start the game and came in to score two batter later on DJ Lynch’s first of two doubles in the game. Lynch was able to jog home two batters later on Riley Schwisow’s third home run of the season staking NSU to the early 3-0 lead.

Lynch helped stretch the Demon lead to five in the top of the third. Daniel launched a two-run home run to left as NSU opened a 6-1 lead.

“(Assistant coach) Brad (Fuller) and I have talked about how a lot of the times we are getting singles and how we needed to get more extra base hits this weekend,” head coach Jenny Fuller said. “We were able to do that today. We hit some out. Hit some to the wall. That felt really good to see.”

A pair of solo home runs in the bottom of the third inning from the Lions cut the Demon lead down to 6-3 and a three-run home run in the fifth made it a one run game in the fifth at 7-6.

Brynn Daniel provided the eventual game-winning run in the seventh by launching her second home run of the game, and third of the weekend, on the second pitch she saw for an 8-6 lead. She is the first Demons since Kat Marshall in 2022 to hit two home runs in a game.

The solo shot provided enough insurance for the Demons to endure a one-out sacrifice fly that made it an 8-7 game. Reliever Grace Ann McDonald got the next batter out on a chopper back to her in the circle to secure the win and her first career save.

“It was huge for us to put up a three spot in the first inning,” Fuller said. “Whenever you do that it sets the tone for the rest of the game. That gave us momentum without a doubt.

“And we’re still just trying to trust the process and understanding that eventually those one-run games are going to go our way. It’s continuing to fight, be gritty, bear down and be at your best when your best is needed,” she said.

TRACK AND FIELD:  With some competitors in Austin at the Texas Relays and most of the squad in San Marcos at the Bobcat Invitational Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the Northwestern men and women had a slate of personal bests and season best marks, again headlined by senior sprinter Maygan Shaw.

While she has owned the 400-meter dash in her NSU career, Shaw proved she is not too shabby at the 200-meter dash either. She ran a personal-best 23.42 to win the event at the Bobcat Invitational.

She was one of four NSU athletes to post a top-five finish during a successful second day at the Bobcat Invitational and Texas Relays on Friday. Randy Kelly, Roy Morris and Ryah Dates all posted top-five finishes.

Dynia Lewis, Sileena Farrell, Tavis Wilson and Elijah Rowe all posted personal best sprint times on the third and final day at Texas State.

“It was a pretty good day,” head coach Mike Heimerman said. “We did some things well and didn’t in some the spots. We will learn and move forward.”

NSU next competes at ULM, then hosts the Leon Johnson NSU Invitational April 11-12.

Natchitoches Parish Fire District 9 was recently surveyed by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL), which is responsible for grading all fire departments in the state.

At the time of the survey, the district held a Class 5 ISO rating. However, on March 29 the district received official notification by mail of an Insurance Classification Change.

Effective May 1, 2025, the rating improved and was reclassified as a Class 4 ISO rating. This change was expected to result in lower insurance premiums for homeowners in the district. Residents were encouraged to inform their insurance providers about the updated rating to take advantage of potential savings.

The firefighters of Fire District 9 worked diligently to maintain and improve the district’s fire rating, and their efforts were greatly appreciated by the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Teaching Certificate
• Master’s Degree in Education (preferred)
• Minimum of five years of teaching with evidence of successfully impacting student achievement, particularly those who have the greatest needs.
• Exemplary evaluation scores on the NIET Teaching and Learning Standards Rubric. (COMPASS-highly effective)
• Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, test analysis, mentoring and professional development, as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training and/or career expertise
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults

JOB SUMMARY: To provide teachers using school site level professional development and support during the school day and to conduct observations and teacher conferences. While the master teacher is modeling/teaching the requirements of the teacher job description must be utilized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Job-Embedded Instructional Coaching
• Facilitate school-level Communities (TAP Cluster Meetings)
• Support teachers with development of standards-aligned proficiency exams
• Collect, organize, and disaggregate academic data
• Oversee school-level Response to Intervention (RTI) program, WIN (Whatever I Need)
• Redeliver and support implementation of district and state professional Development
• To assess teacher evaluation results and maintain inter-rater reliability
• To participate in all TAP trainings and become a certified TAP evaluator.
• To monitor goal setting, activities, classroom follow-up and goal attainment for cluster groups and for teacher growth plans.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume
• Evidence of successful teaching experience (for example: VAM, Student Performance Data, COMPASS, CLASS, etc.)
• Original transcripts from institution(s) awarding degree
• Three professional letters of recommendation, one of which is from your immediate supervisor
• Submit a ten to fifteen-minute video clip of a model lesson involving students or professional development session involving teachers where the applicant is leading the event (share link via Google Drive to demetris@npsb.la)

SALARY: Position will be 9-month, salary based on teacher pay scale with applicant’s years of experience, and the addition of a substantial TAP Master Teacher stipend.

DEADLINE: Friday, April 11, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.

WHERE TO APPLY: Linda G. Page, Director of Personnel
Natchitoches Parish School Board
P.O. Box 16
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Phone: (318) 352-2358
Fax: (318) 352-8138
Website: http://www.npsb.la

By Randall Mallette, LSU AgCenter County Agent

As the weather warms up, we are entering swarm season for honeybees. This is a natural reproductive process that hives go through where the old queen and about half of the bees leave the hive to find a new location. These swarms will gather on trees, eaves of houses, or other structures while they search for a suitable location for a new hive. These swarms will often move on their own after a while, or they can be removed by a beekeeper. If you see a swarm, keep your distance, keep pets away, and call the LSU AgCenter office at 318-357-2224 to be put in touch with a beekeeper.

Natchitoches Junior High School’s JAG members recently participated in its 19th Annual Student Development Competition, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” This event showcased the talents and skills of JAG members from across the state of Louisiana.

Representing Natchitoches Junior High with remarkable creativity and passion, JAG member Kyren Burton competed in the Art Category. The competition provided members with the opportunity to express their artistic abilities while interpreting this year’s powerful theme. Kyren’s artwork stood out among the entries, earning him 1st place in his category.

Kyren’s artistic expression captured the essence of breaking barriers and fostering connections, reflecting the values and goals of the JAG program. His dedication and talent shone brightly, making his school and community incredibly proud.

A copy of Kyren’s winning artwork and his thoughtful description are included, further demonstrating the depth of his creativity and interpretation.

Congratulations to Kyren Burton on this outstanding achievement! His success serves as an inspiration to fellow members and a reminder of the positive impact of artistic expression.

The Natchitoches Junior High School JAG program continues to empower students, providing opportunities for growth, leadership, and achievement.

Description: In my hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana, many young people face challenges in school and preparing for their future. Through JAG, we’ve gained valuable skills and support to help us overcome these obstacles. For this year’s art competition, I wanted to show this idea by creating a mixed-media piece using pen and ink and watercolor. My artwork depicts a bridge being held up by several hands, inspired by the Church Street Bridge in Natchitoches, symbolizing the support young people in my community need. The hands were modeled after students from my local JAG chapter and are surrounded by empowering words that reflect the best qualities of the students in Natchitoches Junior High School’s JAG program. Written in the sky above the image are the words, “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” I believe that with the help of our local JAG program, we are doing just that—providing the support necessary for young people in our community to succeed.

As March comes to a close, the 31st marks a day of significant historical events, cultural observances, and influential figures who have shaped the world. From civil rights milestones to scientific achievements, March 31 stands as a reminder of the progress made and the challenges that remain.

César Chávez Day: Honoring a Champion of Workers’ Rights

One of the most notable observances on March 31 is César Chávez Day, a U.S. federal commemorative holiday that honors the life and legacy of César Chávez (1927-1993). Chávez, a labor leader and civil rights activist, co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) and played a key role in advocating for better wages, working conditions, and protections for farm laborers. His nonviolent approach—through strikes, boycotts, and marches—helped improve the lives of countless agricultural workers.

Established in 2014, César Chávez Day is officially recognized in states such as California, Texas, and Colorado, where communities celebrate his contributions through educational programs, community service events, and labor rights discussions. His legacy continues to inspire activists fighting for social justice and workers’ rights across the country.

This Day in History: The Birth of the Eiffel Tower (1889)

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was officially completed and inaugurated in Paris, France. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the 1,083-foot (330-meter) structure was initially criticized by artists and intellectuals who viewed it as an eyesore. However, it quickly became one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and a symbol of French engineering and architectural brilliance.

Originally built as the entrance arch for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair), the Eiffel Tower was intended to be dismantled after 20 years. However, its usefulness as a radio transmission tower ensured its survival. Today, it remains one of the most visited tourist attractions globally, drawing millions of visitors annually.

The Invention of the First U.S. Patent for a Safety Pin (1849)

March 31, 1849, marks the date when Walter Hunt, an American mechanic and inventor, patented the safety pin—a small but revolutionary device that has since become a household essential. Designed as a secure and reusable fastening tool, the safety pin was created by Hunt in just three hours as a way to settle a $15 debt.

Hunt sold the patent for $400, never fully realizing the potential impact of his invention. The safety pin has since been used in fashion, medicine, and even social movements, symbolizing resilience and solidarity in protests and activism.

The Death of Selena Quintanilla (1995)

March 31, 1995, marks the tragic death of Selena Quintanilla, the “Queen of Tejano Music.” At just 23 years old, the Grammy-winning singer was shot and killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar. Selena’s passing sent shockwaves through the music industry, especially within the Latino community, where she had become an icon of Mexican-American pride.

Selena’s influence on Latin music remains unparalleled. Her posthumous album Dreaming of You topped the Billboard charts, and her life story was immortalized in the 1997 film Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez in her breakout role. Her music continues to inspire new generations, with hits like Bidi Bidi Bom Bom and Como La Flor remaining fan favorites.

International Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31 is also recognized as International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Founded in 2009 by activist Rachel Crandall, TDOV highlights the achievements and contributions of transgender individuals while advocating for equal rights and inclusion.

Around the world, events such as panel discussions, social media campaigns, and community gatherings aim to foster understanding and support for the transgender community. With ongoing challenges related to legal rights, healthcare, and societal acceptance, TDOV serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of visibility and advocacy.

March 31: A Day of Legacy and Change

From the birth of one of the world’s most famous landmarks to the remembrance of influential figures and social movements, March 31 is a day marked by progress, tragedy, and resilience. Whether through honoring César Chávez’s fight for workers’ rights, celebrating transgender visibility, or remembering the lasting influence of Selena, this day invites reflection on the past, present, and future of social change and cultural impact.

As the month ends, these stories remind us of the power of individuals and communities to create lasting change—whether through activism, invention, or artistic expression.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, Louisiana State Police, and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on March 30 around 8:30 pm involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car on Louisiana Highway 6 just west of Clarence. The incident resulted in one non-life-threatening injury. The roadway was temporarily blocked, causing delays for travelers in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the closure.​

Natchitoches Parish voters were in the same accord as the rest of the state of Louisiana as they resoundingly said NO to the four proposed constitutional amendments that were being proposed on Saturday, March 29th.

According to the GeauxVote.com portal of the Louisiana Secretary of State Office, roughly 21% of voters registered in Natchitoches Parish went to the polls with the final tabulations from all 50 precincts reporting being…..

CA No. 1 (ACT No. 2, 2024-3ES – SB 1) – To provide for disciplinary proceedings over attorneys and to create courts of limited jurisdiction
Yes – 1,910  (39%)
No – 2,959 (61%)

CA No. 2 (ACT No. 1, 2024-3ES – HB 7) – To provide with respect to the power of taxation including limitations thereon
Yes – 1,943 (40%)
No – 2,911 (60%)

CA No. 3 (ACT No. 3, 2024-3ES – SB 2) – To provide relative to crimes committed by juveniles and to special juvenile proceedings
Yes – 1,821 (38%)
No – 3,024 (62%)

CA No. 4 (ACT No. 4, 2024-3ES – SB 5) — To provide for election dates for newly-created judgeships or vacancies in office of judge
Yes – 1,938 (40%)
No – 2,902 (60%)

2025 PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

March 29, 2025 Election – Today at your local Polling Place.

The constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot for the March 29, 2025 election are
listed below.

Proposed Amendment No. 1

Act 2 (2024 Third Extraordinary Session) – Proposing to amend Article V, Sections 5(B), 15(A), and
16(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to jurisdiction of courts; to provide for disciplinary
proceedings over attorneys from other jurisdictions concerning legal services in the state and over
related unethical practices; to authorize creation of courts of limited or specialized jurisdiction; and to
specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.

Do you support an amendment granting the Louisiana Supreme Court jurisdiction to discipline outof-state lawyers for unethical legal practices in the state of Louisiana, and to grant the legislature the
authority to establish trial courts of limited and specialized jurisdiction? (Amends Article V, Sections
5(B), 15(A) and 16(A))

Proposed Amendment No. 2

Act 1 (2024 Third Extraordinary Session) – Proposing to revise Article VII of the Constitution of
Louisiana, relative to revenue and finance; to provide with respect to the power of taxation including
limitations thereon; to require uniformity with respect to certain local and state tax measures; to
provide with respect to assessment of property and other items of taxation; to provide with respect
to remittal of some or all of certain tax revenues to local entities; to provide with respect to rates of
taxation; to provide with respect to dedication of certain revenue; to provide with respect to bonded
indebtedness including limitations thereon; to provide with respect to the Interim Emergency Board;
to provide with respect to the State Bond Commission; to provide with respect to deposit of monies
received by the state or its instrumentalities; to provide with respect to the Bond Security and
Redemption Fund; to provide with respect to expenditure of state revenues; to provide with respect
to the Revenue Estimating Conference; to provide with respect to appropriations; to provide with
respect to deficits; to provide with respect to budgets; to provide with respect to publication of certain
data; to provide with respect to the Budget Stabilization Fund; to provide with respect to the
Transportation Trust Fund including subfunds thereof; to provide with respect to the Coastal
Protection and Restoration Fund; to provide for establishing certain classes of trusts and funds in the
state treasury; to provide with respect to designation of certain trusts and funds in the state treasury
as a member of such classes; to provide with respect to the Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund
including subfunds thereof; to provide with respect to the Mineral Revenue Audit and Settlement
Fund; to provide with respect to the Oilfield Site Restoration Fund; to provide with respect to the Oil
Spill Contingency Fund; to provide with respect to the Millennium Trust and any funds within it; to
provide with respect to the Louisiana Fund; to provide with respect to the Artificial Reef Development
Fund; to provide with respect to the legislature’s authority to take certain actions; to provide with
respect to the Hospital Stabilization Formula and Fund; to provide with respect to the Louisiana
Medical Assistance Trust Fund and any accounts therein; to provide with respect to the Revenue
Stabilization Trust Fund; to provide with respect to the Conservation Fund; to provide with respect to
public access to certain revenue and expenditure information; to provide with respect to investment
of certain monies; to provide with respect to things of value; to provide with respect to cooperative
endeavors; to provide with respect to prior obligations regarding things of value; to provide with
respect to release or extinguishment of certain obligations; to provide with respect to taxes; to require
transfer of certain assets to the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana; to provide with respect
to the authority of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana regarding calculation of system
liabilities and required funding; to provide with respect to use by certain political subdivisions of
certain revenues to provide a salary increase for certain personnel; to provide with respect to
valuation of property for tax purposes; to provide with respect to treatment of certain property,
income, or things of value for tax purposes; to provide with respect to tax liability; to provide with
respect to reduction or elimination of tax liability in certain circumstances; to provide with respect to
certain payments to political subdivisions; to provide with respect to invalidation or impairment of
certain taxes or obligations; to provide with respect to millage rates; to provide with respect to tax
assessors; to provide with respect to tax sales; to provide with respect to liens and privileges; to
provide with respect to the Revenue Sharing Fund; to provide with respect to the Louisiana
Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund; to create the Local Revenue Fund; to provide relative to
the severance tax allocation on brine; to make technical and conforming changes; to provide for
submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.

Do you support an amendment to revise Article VII of the Constitution of Louisiana including revisions
to lower the maximum rate of income tax, increase income tax deductions for citizens over sixty-five,
provide for a government growth limit, modify operation of certain constitutional funds, provide for
property tax exemptions retaining the homestead exemption and exemption for religious
organizations, provide a permanent teacher salary increase by requiring a surplus payment to
teacher retirement debt, and make other modifications? (Amends Article VII, Sections 1 through 28;
Adds Article VII, Sections 29 through 42)

Proposed Amendment No. 3

Act 3 (2024 Third Extraordinary Session) – Proposing to amend Article V, Section 19 of the
Constitution of Louisiana, relative to special juvenile proceedings; to provide relative to crimes
committed by juveniles; to allow adult prosecution for certain felony offenses specified by the
legislature; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a
ballot proposition

Do you support an amendment to provide the legislature the authority to determine which felony
crimes, when committed by a person under the age of seventeen, may be transferred for criminal
prosecution as an adult? (Amends Article V, Section 19)

Proposed Amendment No. 4

Act 4 (2024 Third Extraordinary Session) – Proposing to amend Article V, Section 22(B) of the
Constitution of Louisiana, relative to judicial elections; to provide for election dates for newly-created
judgeships or vacancies in office of judge; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition
to electors and provide a ballot proposition.

Do you support an amendment to provide for the use of the earliest election date to fill judicial
vacancies? (Amends Article V, Section 22(B))