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John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.

He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.

John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.

John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.

He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.

 

SettleTalk.com Fact Based Columns and Editorials

Nov 14
Nov 14 Nov 22 Indoor Neighborhood Resource Rally

John Settle

Nov 14
Nov 14 NAMES POP UP TO REPLACE GREEN ON CITY COUNCIL IN 2026 ELECTION

John Settle

Nov 14
Nov 14 NEXT SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL WILL HAVE TWO MAYBE FOUR NEW FACES

John Settle

Nov 13
Nov 13 BUDGET CHALLENGES KICKED DOWN THE ROAD BY PRIOR ADMINISTRATIONS HAUNT CURRENT SHREVEPORT MAYOR AND COUNCIL

John Settle

Nov 13
Nov 13 MORE NAMES FLOATED AS 2026 SHREVEPORT MAYORAL CANDIDATES

John Settle

Nov 13
Nov 13 CHRISTMAS LIST FOR SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL AND ARCENEAUX ADMINISTRATION

John Settle

Nov 12
Nov 12 RESIDENCY, NOT DOMICILE, REQUIRED TO RUN FOR SHREVEPORT MAYOR

John Settle

Nov 12
Nov 12 NON-RESIDENCY IN CITY JUST ONE OF PROBLEMS GAGE-WATTS FACES IN MAYOR’S RACE

John Settle

Nov 11
Nov 11 Meet Mayoral Candidate Stormy Gage-Watts

John Settle

Nov 11
Nov 11 WHAT IMPACT WILL AG SUIT AGAINST GAGE-WATTS’ HAVE ON HER BID TO BECOME  SHREVEPORT’S SECOND BLACK FEMALE MAYOR

John Settle

Nov 11
Nov 11 THE REALITIES OF STORMY GAGE-WATTS BID FOR SHREVEPORT MAYOR

John Settle

Nov 10
Nov 10 DECLINE IN U.S. GENERIC DRUG MANUFACTURING EVIDENCED BY DR. REDDY’S CLOSING

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Opinions & first-hand observations of John E. Settle, Jr., who attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings, and participates in the dialogue.

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