News Summary
Bossier City, Louisiana reports a striking 13.07% increase in sales tax revenue compared to last year, marking a significant economic boost. Neighboring areas in Bossier Parish also show impressive growth, with Haughton seeing a 23.63% increase. Meanwhile, other parts of Caddo Parish present a mixed financial performance. The city council plans to discuss financials and future projects aimed at continued growth.
Bossier City, Louisiana has experienced a significant uptick in sales tax revenue, reflecting economic growth and consumer spending trends in the area. In June 2025, the city logged a 13.07% increase in sales tax receipts compared to the same month last year, marking the first instance of double-digit growth for 2025. This surge is part of an ongoing trend, as Bossier City has seen positive sales tax growth every month of the year so far.
The increase in Bossier City is mirrored across parts of Bossier Parish. Haughton, a nearby community, reported an impressive 23.63% increase in sales tax, while the Bossier Parish Police Jury recorded a striking 34.41% increase for the same month. Economic sectors such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and retail trade have significantly contributed to this growth, according to data from the Bossier Sales and Use Tax Office.
However, not all areas within Caddo Parish reflected the same upward trend. Shreveport, the largest city in the parish, noted an increase of 8.7% in sales tax collections from June 2024. Smaller communities like Oil City, with a 34% increase, and Rodessa, which saw an astonishing 220% hike, experienced notable growth as well. Rodessa’s sales tax collections rose to over $3,200 in June compared to just over $1,000 the previous year. Despite these positive figures, Ida reported a decline of nearly 19%, and Mooringsport’s sales tax revenue decreased by 10%.
Bossier City’s financial performance reveals that the city generated over $29.2 million in revenue in June 2025, an increase from $27.1 million in June 2024. Year-to-date, the city has collected $176.2 million, with total sales tax collections up 4.48%, reaching $39,391,583. The June figures also show that the city’s sales tax revenue surpassed budget expectations, with collections totaling $33.4 million against a budget of $27.5 million. The actual revenue for the general fund came in at $17.5 million, exceeding its budget of $14.9 million.
Bossier City’s expenditures for June 2025 stood at $10.3 million, a slight increase from $9.7 million last year. Year-to-date spending is $66.1 million, which is under the planned budget of $70.8 million. The city’s monthly sales tax collections reflected a modest increase of $187,090, amounting to $5.5 million for June 2025 as opposed to $5.3 million for June 2024. Additional revenue components include $71,877 from audits and $193,593 from compliance collections.
The Bossier City Council is slated to meet on Tuesday to discuss these year-to-date financials, alongside the approval of a five-year capital projects plan for 2025-2029. This plan outlines significant projects that require future funding, including nearly $9 million for transportation improvements and a multipurpose indoor sports venue estimated at $20 million set to commence in 2026. The council has also introduced an ordinance aiming to allocate $2.5 million from the Emergency Medical Services Capital Fund for a new fire department vehicle maintenance building.
In addition, a cooperative agreement concerning the use of hotel occupancy tax proceeds for civic center maintenance has been renewed, and funding has been approved for a shooting range renovation project amounting to $595,816 from the 2018 LCDA Bond Fund.
Overall, while Bossier City enjoys robust financial growth, neighboring areas within Caddo Parish show a mixed performance as they adapt to changing economic conditions. With careful management and strategic planning, Bossier City aims to maintain this positive trajectory in the coming months.
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- Wikipedia: Bossier City, Louisiana
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