Attorney Sarah Smith has been unanimously approved by the Monroe City Council to join the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board. The appointment, made by District 4 councilman Rodney McFarland, was confirmed on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Atty Smith, daughter…
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Council refuses to replace Dhaliwal on SEDD Board
In a contentious meeting on Tuesday night, the Monroe City Council decided against removing Karl Dhaliwal from the SouthSide Economic Development District (SEDD) Board of Commissioners, despite efforts from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce to replace him. The decision came…
Court says Council can remove “76 cents a Gallon Man” from SEDD Board
The Monroe City Council has the right to remove the “76 Cents a Gallon Man” from the Southside Economic Development Board. That was the ruling of 4th District Court Judge Alvin Sharp last week after the SEDD board challenged the…
SEDD approves 25-year $300 million economic plan for Southside
The Southside Economic Development District has approved and will be submitting a 25-year economic development plan for South Monroe for city council approval. The SEDD Board approved the plan in its March 7th meeting and conducted its final public hearing…
SEDD board rehires Charles Theus, considering back pay
Charles Theus has been rehired as the executive director of the Southside Economic Development District. In a special meeting last Wednesday night, Theus was rehired after a heated debate about whether the district needed a director without any City Council-approved…