(The Center Square) - Two local ballot propositions are drawing opposition as early voting continues in Caddo Parish, with the parish's Libertarian Party opposing a $60 million sports complex bond and the Shreveport Police Officers Association opposing renewal of a downtown development tax.

The sports complex proposition would authorize Caddo Parish to issue up to $60 million in bonds to finance construction of a multi-sports complex, while the Shreveport measure would continue a 9.04-mill property tax for 25 years, starting in 2028, to support downtown development projects.

In a posted to the Libertarian Party of Caddo Parish's Facebook page, the party raised concerns about the sports complex's cost, transparency and financial impact.

The group claimed the project could cost taxpayers more than $65 million in interest alone, leaving residents to pay for it through 2050 and beyond. It also questioned whether the parish could maintain its current property tax rate after the first year.

The committee argued that parish officials should prioritize public safety, water system and infrastructure improvements instead.

The Shreveport Police Association also opposed the sports complex proposal, questioning the use of taxpayer money for the project.

"Most of all, Public Safety should be the focus of all government entities at this point in history," the association said.

The association also opposed the renewal of the Downtown Development Authority tax, arguing that years of collections have failed to produce promised improvements.

"We have not seen the progress long promised since this additional tax was placed on the business owners downtown," association President Michael E. Carter said in a statement.

Carter said vacant and deteriorating downtown properties and argued that private investors should take a larger role in revitalization.

The downtown tax would apply to properties within the Downtown Development District and is estimated to generate $714,179 annually for operations, development projects and other expenses.

Parish officials have promoted the proposed sports complex as an economic booster that could attract tournaments and visitors with no increase in the 1.50-mill bond tax during the first year.

Voters will decide both propositions on November 3.