Mayor Paxton J Branch Tallulah City Council Charles

Mayor Paxton J. Branch Tallulah City Council Charles M. Finlayson Lisa Houston Tommy Watson Marjorie Day Gloria Hayden City Attorney Raymond Cannon City Clerk Gerald Odom Deputy City Clerk Vanessa Stubblefield

t(a)●llu●lah Tallulah, Louisiana is located in Northeast Louisiana, within Madison Parish, approximately 22 miles from Vicksburg, MS

ta●llu●lah The City was named after a railroad surveyor who fell in love with a local woman. He named the town after another old girlfriend after he was jilted. Indian word meaning “leaping water. ”

ta●llu●lah • 7, 234 residents • City/Parish rich in American history • 14 sites on the National Historic Register (5 of which in CD) • Historic US Hwy 80 (Dixie Overland Highway)

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So Now That The District Is Fully Composed, what’s next? The answer? A heck of a lot.

It’s Bad. But there has been progress.

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Moving Forward, We need $. And to get $ you have to have a Clear and Concise, Plan.

Tallulah’s Plan – Phase 1 Simultaneously: • Compose Advisory Committee (leaders, stakeholders, general public) • Assist potential businesses looking to locate within Cultural District

Proven Successful Events • • Spring Festival Annual Teddy’s Bear Fest Those We Want To Try • Outdoor Local Art/Music Exhibit • Re-Enactment Exhibit

What else are we working on? • Cultural District –Chamber of Commerce Meeting – Guest Vicksburg Arts Association • Meet with owner of Scottland Plantation House for update

Mayor and Advisory Committee Responsibilities: • Develop Financial and Marketing Plan • Find the funding for our Downtown Revitalization

Mayor’s Responsibilities: • Find room in the FY 2016 -17 Budget for Cultural District Activities/Events, etc

Mayor Paxton J. Branch Tallulah City Council Charles M. Finlayson Lisa Houston Tommy Watson Marjorie Day Gloria Hayden City Attorney Raymond Cannon City Clerk Gerald Odom Deputy City Clerk Vanessa Stubblefield