Caddo Parish — Parishwide Proposition (Bond)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
Results: the official election results site. Counts are unofficial until certified.
- What it does
- Shall Caddo Parish, Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding $60,000,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 25 years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding 7% per annum, for the purpose of constructing a multi-sports complex and other capital improvements, together with acquiring all necessary land, equipment and furnishings, which bonds will be general obligations of the Parish and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with no estimated increase in the millage rate to be levied in the first year of issue above the 1.50 mills currently being levied to pay General Obligation Bonds of the Parish?
- A YES vote means
- Caddo Parish could borrow up to $60,000,000 by issuing bonds for up to 25 years to build a multi-sports complex and other capital improvements, repaid with property taxes, with no estimated first-year increase above the 1.50 mills now levied for bonds.
- A NO vote means
- Caddo Parish would not issue these $60,000,000 in bonds.
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
- Left–right lean
- Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.
Explained
Today
- Caddo Parish currently levies 1.50 mills of property tax to pay its general obligation bond debt, according to the proposition.
- The Parish has no public multi-sports complex. Its consultant identified the I-20 corridor west of I-49 as the area with the most potential, but no site has been chosen.
If it passes
- The Parish could borrow up to $60 million through general obligation bonds, in one or more series, for up to 25 years at no more than 7% interest, to build a multi-sports complex and other capital improvements, including land, equipment and furnishings.
- The bonds would be repaid from parish property taxes. The proposition states there is no estimated increase in the millage in the first year above the 1.50 mills now levied for bond debt.
- The Parish estimates total project cost at about $68 million to $70 million, with the rest beyond the bonds coming from other sources such as saved funds and naming rights.
- Plans call for an indoor arena with about 10 flexible courts (basketball, volleyball, pickleball and more), plus a family recreation center and sports medicine facility.
Who would notice
Caddo Parish property owners, whose debt-service millage would repay the bonds, and youth and adult athletes, tournament organizers and visitors who would use the complex.
How it got here
The Caddo Parish Commission voted on May 21, 2026 to call the November 3, 2026 election. The Parish says residents have asked for a local complex to host tournaments and reduce travel for teams.
Background
The Caddo Parish Commission voted on May 21, 2026 to call this election on a $60 million general obligation bond for a multi-use sports complex, according to a parish news release; the parish says the bonds would be repaid through its Capital Projects Fund and would not require new taxes or tax increases.
The parish has given total cost estimates of about $68 million (May 21 release) and $70 million including land (later FAQ), with the balance from other sources such as saved funds and naming rights.
According to the parish FAQ, no site has been chosen; a consultant study and the Commission's Economic Development Committee pointed to the I-20 corridor west of I-49, and the parish says it can negotiate for land only after voters authorize the bonds, at no more than appraised value and with a public Commission vote.
The parish describes an indoor arena with about 10 flexible courts plus a family recreation center and sports medicine facility, and cites projections of about $20.1 million in annual direct spending within three to five years.
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on Caddo Parish mean?
- Caddo Parish could borrow up to $60,000,000 by issuing bonds for up to 25 years to build a multi-sports complex and other capital improvements, repaid with property taxes, with no estimated first-year increase above the 1.50 mills now levied for bonds.
- What does a NO vote on Caddo Parish mean?
- Caddo Parish would not issue these $60,000,000 in bonds.
- Will this raise my property tax?
- The Parish says the project would not require new taxes or a tax increase; the proposition estimates no first-year increase above the 1.50 mills already levied for bond debt.
- Where would it be built?
- No site has been selected. The Commission's Economic Development Committee recommended the I-20 corridor west of I-49 for consideration; any purchase price cannot exceed appraised value and must be approved by the Commission in public.
- How much land could the Parish buy?
- The main indoor facility needs about 12.5 acres; the Economic Development Committee suggested acquiring up to about 200 acres for expansion and related development. The final amount depends on the site.
- How many votes does Caddo Parish need to pass?
- A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
- Should I vote yes or no on Caddo Parish?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.
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