NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - Voters in Natchitoches Parish will be asked to approve or reject a new property tax during the October 11 election in Louisiana.

If you’re a property owner in the parish, this tax would slightly increase your property tax bill, but the funds would go toward local economic and infrastructure improvements tied to the Natchitoches Parish Port Commission.

“This is an opportunity for the Port and Natchitoches Parish to be competitive, if you will, when it comes down to being able to attract business at the end of the day. And that is the sole purpose for this ask. It is strictly for economic development purposes. It is not tied to any type of salaries or what have you,” explained Tyler Travis, the executive director for the port commission.

The property tax is esti

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