SEDD preparing its Arizona Street complex to be a business training and incubator center. Plans for Southside Model Neighborhoods to be unveiled next month. The Southside Economic Development District approved plans to get proposals to develop a master plan for…
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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…
Little: SEDD making plans to reduce crime, expand Southside Businesses
How to reduce crime and expand business opportunity in South Monroe was the focus of two meetings this week as the South Side Economic Development District (SEDD) continues its push to develop masterplans to roll out what it calls the…
SEDD elects Little, charts course for new year without Theus
The Southside Economic Develop District is charting its path through 2023, but its course change won’t include its executive director. At its January meeting Monday night at the Benoit Recreation Center, SEDD officers laid out their plan of action for…
SEDD allocates $200,000 to jumpstart Southside Dream plans
Two local companies have been selected to help kickstart portions of the Southside Dream in 2023 as the Southside Economic Development begins the first four projects of its ambitious 25-year plan to fight crime, build safe neighborhoods, and attract business…
Dawson recall petition grows to over 500 signatures
The Recall petition against city council chairperson Kema Dawson-Robinson continues as volunteers knock on doors to gather signatures from disgruntled voters. Recall leaders reported Tuesday that over 525 signatures have been gathered in the first three weeks of the recall…
Council approves Southside Dream, mayor still opposed
The Monroe City council voted to support a request from the Southside Economic Development Committee to fund a portion of the “Southside Dream” and has resolved to ask Mayor Ellis to reconsider his objection. Tuesday night, after considerable…