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Tangipahoa Economic Development District (TEDD) was formed by legislative act in 2006 as a political subdivision of Louisiana State Government with the authority to issue economic development bonds including federally authorized GO Zone bonds. TEDD also has the authority to own and manage real property and other authority that exceeds the scope of TEDF, a 501 (c) (3), non-profit foundation.

The 13 Commissioners of TEDD are volunteers and citizens of the parish appointed by each of the ten Parish Council members, the Parish President and two from TEDF. All appointments must be approved by vote of the Tangipahoa Parish Council in an open public meeting.

The thirteen Tangipahoa Economic Development District Commissioners are:

Gwynette Dixon, District 1 –Treasurer
Randall Bracy, District 2 – Vice President
Milton “Buddy” Bel, District 3
Mike Massey, District 4
Rick Mannino, District 5
Burleigh Soape, District 6
Leonard London, District 7
Reggie Harper, District 8
Cindy Shelton, District 9
Frank Vallot, District 10
John Ballard, Representing Parish President
Bill Joubert, Secretary, Representing TEDF
Dot Lavigne, Representing TEDF
Pat Reso, Board Attorney

TEDD along with its sister organization, TEDF, offers the maturity, experience, authority and flexibility required to act quickly and effectively to assist business in our community.

For additional information on TEDD contact Bob Basford, Executive Director at: phone 985-549-3170, fax 985-549-2127 or tedf@i-55.com.