Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Rejects Industry Tax Appeals, Freezing $35 Million
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury rejected tax assessment appeals from major industries Phillips 66 and Venture Global, resulting in $35 million in public funds being frozen.
Lake Charles, LA, October 2, 2026 — The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has rejected tax assessment appeals submitted by two major industrial entities, Phillips 66 and Venture Global. This decision has led to a freeze of approximately $35 million in public funds.
The Police Jury, serving as the governing body for Calcasieu Parish, made the determination to deny the appeals. The specifics of the tax assessments, the exact nature of the appeals, and the precise reasons for the jury’s rejection were not detailed in the available summary.
As a consequence of this rejection, the $35 million in public funds associated with these tax matters has been frozen. Further details regarding the process for unfreezing these funds or any subsequent actions by Phillips 66 or Venture Global were not provided.
The timeline for these appeals and the jury’s decision was not specified in the provided information. The contractor involved in the appeals or the assessment process was also not identified.
The impact of this financial freeze on public projects or services within Calcasieu Parish is currently undetermined, as the specific allocation or intended use of these funds was not made public.
Both Phillips 66 and Venture Global are significant industrial players in the region. The outcome of their tax assessment appeals represents a notable financial development for the parish.
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