Much to the chagrin of the wireless technology business community, Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler is determined to introduce ordinances that many believe have not been fully vetted. The 80 pages (plus) of new ordinances will regulate the installation and operation of wireless technology facilities (WTFs), commonly referred to as cell towers. The industry stakeholders were […]
Author Archives: John Settle
50 Shreveport Murders in 2017 is Unacceptable
Yes, 50 homicides in Shreveport last year. And some say that four of the six homicides which were ruled to be “justified” should be classified with the others—or 54 regular, unjustified homicides in all.
When is Shreveport Going to Enforce Lease with Aquarium?
It’s a question that Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler needs to answer. With much fanfare and hoopla, Tyler announced in September 2016 that her administration had landed a big fish in the terms of economic development for the Shreveport river front–an aquarium for the Barnwell. Planet Aqua Group (PAG), a newly formed company with no (repeat […]
Is It Time To Modernize Louisiana Gaming Laws???
Like it or not, gaming in Louisiana is big business. And especially in Shreveport- Bossier. And like it or not, increased competition from Texas, Mississippi and Arkansas is threatening to further injure, if not eventually kill, the golden goose that gaming represents. Louisiana casino revenues in 2016 were $916 million. In comparison, mineral revenues for […]
Ollie Tyler will Seek 2nd Term. Who Else is In?
Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s first term as mayor ends in December of this year.
Will Commissioner Matthew Linn Pay for Latest Damage to Government Plaza?
Caddo Commissioner Matthew Linn has had his difficulties when utilizing the parking lot at Government Plaza, which is on the 500 block of Travis Street.
Will Shreveport Over Engineer Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Ordinance?
The city of Shreveport is in the early stages of preparing an ordinance to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities, commonly referred to as small cell facilities. The briefing for the Council’s Infrastructure Committee indicated that the City will probably introduce an ordinance that is much greater in scope than other Louisiana cities. Wireless facility ordinances have […]
2018 will be a Big Year in Shreveport Politics
Thoughts of Shreveport mayor and council elections may seem to far away to consider, but such is not the case—especially to those currently holding office and political “wannabes.”
Challenges for Steven Jackson if He Runs for Mayor
Steven Jackson has just finished up serving as the Caddo Commission president for 2017. He is now considering a run for Shreveport mayor this year. Seemingly Jackson has been reading to much of his own press statements and not dealing with reality. Jackson’s tenure as Commission president was spotty, to say the least. He started […]
It’s Time for Aquarium to be Forced into Bankruptcy
Once again, the Shreveport Aquarium is in the news—in a bad way. Another subcontractor of Wieland-Davco, the general contractor for the Planet Aqua Group which operates the aquarium, has filed a lien on the aquarium construction. Now eight companies have filed liens for unpaid bills totaling $324 grand. How many more liens will be filed […]