Post on 30-Dec-2015
Mayor Paxton J. Branch
Tallulah City Council Charles M. Finlayson
Lisa HoustonTommy WatsonMarjorie Day
Gloria HaydenCity Attorney Raymond Cannon
City Clerk Gerald OdomDeputy City Clerk Vanessa Stubblefield
\t(a)●llu●lah\Tallulah, Louisiana is located in Northeast Louisiana, within MadisonParish, approximately 22 miles from Vicksburg, MS
ta●llu●lahThe City was named after a railroadsurveyor who fell in love with a localwoman. He named the town afteranother old girlfriend after he wasjilted. 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)
NSE
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Kansas City Rail line
East/West
Delta Southern Rail line
North/South
So Now That The DistrictIs Fully Composed, what’s next?
The answer? A heck of a lot.
It’s Bad. But there has been progress.
BLOOMS ARCADE1ST INDOOR MALL IN AMERICA
Moving Forward,We need $.
And to get $ you have tohave a
Clear and Concise, Plan.
Tallulah’s Plan – Phase 1
Simultaneously:• Compose Advisory Committee (leaders, stakeholders, general public)
• Assist potential businesseslooking 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 ofCommerce Meeting – GuestVicksburg Arts Association
• Meet with owner of ScottlandPlantation House for update
Mayor and Advisory Committee Responsibilities:• Develop Financial and
Marketing Plan
• Find the funding for ourDowntown Revitalization
Mayor’s Responsibilities:• Find room in the FY2016-17
Budget for Cultural District Activities/Events, etc
Mayor Paxton J. Branch
Tallulah City Council Charles M. Finlayson
Lisa HoustonTommy WatsonMarjorie Day
Gloria HaydenCity Attorney Raymond Cannon
City Clerk Gerald OdomDeputy City Clerk Vanessa Stubblefield