Author Archives: John Settle

For the socialites in the Shreveport Bossier area, the hottest “to be seen” event is without a doubt the biennial Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) “Christmas in the Sky” extravaganza held at Louisiana Downs. Tickets to this over the top soiree this past December were a cool $280 each; all of the allotted tickets sold […]

Mayor Tyler is in her third year of office as Shreveport Mayor, and by early next year she will need to fish or cut bait on a decision to seek a second term. Throughout her Administrations she has been quick to blame the Glover administration for virtually any and all problems that she has incurred, […]

Every political organization that receives tax dollars should encourage citizens to attend their regular meetings and to assist the elected or appointed members in the process of spending public dollars. Its fundamental that having the meetings at times and dates that allow for maximum public participation is a starting point for this process. In Caddo […]

The voters of Caddo Parish certainly sent a message to the Caddo Commission with the recent defeat of 4 parish wide tax renewals, along with a special sales tax renewal in a rural district. Listening to many of the Commissioners one would think that it was simply bad karma, not their performance, that was the […]

Understanding a financial statement is no easy task for a lay person, however a quick review of the Sci-port audit raises many red flags for the 2016 fiscal year. The report includes comments on transactions after the end of the June 30 fiscal year which further reflect negatively on the economic viability of Sci-port. The […]

It’s always good when local organizations and businesses donate a portion of their sales to local charities as well as sponsor charitable events. But should a local organization that was funded in 2016 by the Shreveport City Council to the tune of $100,000 a year and the Caddo Commission in the amount of $50,000 be […]

It’s a good question, and the answer probably depends on who you ask. 0 The defeat by Caddo voters of four Parish wide tax renewals last Saturday was certainly a slap in the face to the Caddo Commission. Proposition No. 1 was a .83 mills renewal for maintaining and operating 14 parish parks, public roads, […]

It’s a given that Caddo Parish teachers are underpaid, and that a pay raise for these front line warriors in the ever growing challenge of educating youth is long overdue. The Caddo Parish School Board (CPSB) has been struggling with funding for a raise to take effect before they face the reality of re-election next […]

The Caddo Commission can take a giant step in resolving continual complaints about the operations of the Caddo Parish Animal Shelter (CPAS) by voting to upgrade its camera system at the shelter at its next regular meeting on Thursday, May 4. The resolution offered by Commissioner Chavez authorizes the expenditure of $25,000 (maximum) to bring […]

Another one of former Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover’s legacy “accomplishments” may now be as murky as the City’s water billing fiasco which is largely attributable to the Glover administration’s purchase of Triton water meters and its contract with the water billing software company. Pratt Industries recently notified Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler that it will no […]