Tourism Board
The Jackson Parish Tourism Commission was established by ordinance in April of 1988 to be responsible for meeting regularly to review, discuss, and take action to promote tourism through development, maintenance, and initiative of the tourist industry and to preserve and develop historic sites and areas, museums, and tourist attractions throughout Jackson Parish.
The Tourism Commission has a new website to share more information about Jackson Parish, https://visitjacksonparish.com
To access the 2023 Tourism Promotion Assistance guidelines, please see the attached form at the bottom of the page in Supporting Documents.
REGULAR MEETING DAY:
Second Tuesday of the month
MEETING TIME:
5:30 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION:
The Sunshine Room
Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building
160 Industrial Driver, Jonesboro, LA
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ms. Tammy Gunter, President
138 Joseph Road
Chatham, La. 71226
Phone: (318) 805-6124
BOARD MEMBERS & TERMS:
District 2: Larry Dousay (Term: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026)
District 1: Yumeaka Washington (Term: 12/31/2021 - 12/31/24)
District 4: Sandy Joyner (Term: 09/01/23 - 12/31/24)
District 5: Latavious Hammock (Term: 12/31/2021 - 12/31/2023)
District 6: Vacant
District 7: Kelly Spangler (Term: 08/10/2020 - 12/31/2025) - VICE PRESIDENT
TERMS:
There is one (1) representative appointed by the Police Jury from each of the seven districts. Terms are for three (3) years.
View current and upcoming meetings, agendas, and minutes here.
