MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The first in a series of workshops with Ouachita Parish Police Jurors began on Monday, Sept. 8.

District D Police Juror Michael Thompson says the police jurors want to hear the community’s ideas and concerns about the parish’s future.

Local business owner Chris Lewis had a chance to personally speak with Thompson about issues that could potentially threaten his restaurant.

“Some of the ideas that I was mostly concerned about was the illegal dumping in District D and also the drainage. And I basically came here to express those problems to police jury member Michael Thompson. And I think that he has a plan and I think he’s tackling it, tackling it very well,” Lewis said.

The remaining workshops are listed below:

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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