Community Enhancements & Beautification

• New Bus Benches & Shelters: Improving transit experiences and neighborhood infrastructure.
• Civic Center Facelift: Upgrading one of Monroe’s most vital event spaces.
• Installation of ULM & Delta Community College Flags: Celebrating higher education and local pride throughout the city.
• Keep Monroe Beautiful Revitalized & Re-Accredited: A renewed citywide focus on beautification and sustainability.
• Citywide Trash & Litter Cleanup Campaigns: Reinforcing community-wide responsibility for a cleaner Monroe

Art, Culture & Recreation

• 8 New Murals Featuring 13 Local Artists: Including the Candy Company Public Art Project and two new basketball court murals funded through the Louisiana Percent for Art Program.
• Divine 9 Cultural Arts District Designation: A historic recognition of Monroe’s cultural contributions.
• Riverside Cultural District Expansion: Opening more opportunities for local artists, makers, and events.
• Parks & Recreation Center Re-Envisioning Completed: Laying the groundwork for more inclusive and active neighborhood spaces.
• Free Tennis & Swimming Lessons at Recreation Centers: Expanding access to youth enrichment and wellness programs.
• Forsythe Tennis Court Complex Revitalized: Supporting active lifestyles and regional tournaments.
• Annual Bike Giveaway & Berg Jones Shoe Giveaway: Providing youth with resources to grow, play, and thrive.
• Annual Mayor’s Cup Scholarship: Investing in the future of Monroe’s students.
• 2 new Streetscape Murals: Largest street murals in the state of Louisiana are now located in Art Alley and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
  • Thriving Communities Grant

Zoo & Cultural Facilities

• Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo:
  • 87,495 Total Visitors in 2024
  • 65 Animal Births This Year — a sign of excellent care and animal well-being
  • Ongoing Cleanup Initiatives and Community Donations supporting conservation and education
  • Rebrand
• Masur Museum of Art: Welcomed over 5,000 visitors this past year
• Monroe Civic Center Complex:
  • 85,114 Fans cheered on the Monroe Moccasins across 28 games > highest attendance record in the league
  • Hosted 383 Events, serving thousands of residents and guests

Resident Services & Infrastructure

• Free Wi-Fi Available on City Buses: Increasing digital access across Monroe.
• Planning & Urban Development (PUD) Grant Funding:
  • $4.39 Million Secured Since January 2024
  • 670 Residents Benefited through housing, planning, and support programs
  • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance provided housing stability for 31 households, with over $196,577 in funds distributed
• Water Infrastructure & Quality:
  • 5 Billion Gallons of water delivered to residents
  • Increased Water Treatment Capacity from 20 to 24 million gallons per day, thanks to the new water treatment facility
  • 3 New Operator Trainees Hired, supporting job growth and future capacity
• Public- Private Partnership with AT&T: first in the (state or nation?)
  • $27 million investment that will bring reliable, lightning-fast fiber internet to homes and businesses throughout Monroe over the next three years