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Landfill Expansion Moves Forward | Lake Charles News
The Jeff Davis Parish Zoning Commission just greenlit a major landfill expansion, recommending rezoning 176 acres for heavy industrial use — right next to the current site — but this is just a recommendation, not final approval. The move clears the way for permitting, with the real decision pending before the Police Jury. Only one public comment was heard, confirming the plan’s long-term intent and highlighting upcoming steps. Nearby residents still have time to weigh in, as the zoning commission’s vote doesn’t bind the final outcome. Separate from the rezoning, discussions also arose about…
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