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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

Jul 14
Jul 14 LOUISIANA REAL ESTATE AD VALOREM TAX SALES AND ADJUDICATED PROPERTY--THE BASICS

John Settle

Jul 12
Jul 12 MAJOR CHANGES ON UNPAID PROPERTY TAXES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

John Settle

Jul 11
Jul 11 OUTCRIES OVER SOLAR FARMS HAS LEAD TO NEW RULES BEGINNING IN 2026

John Settle

Jul 10
Jul 10 WILL PENDING PURCHASE OF PROGRESSIVE BANK SET TREND LOCALLY

John Settle

Jul 9
Jul 9 BAD DESIGN/WORST PAINT JOB -- SHREVEPORT WATER TOWER ON I-49

John Settle

Jul 9
Jul 9 WITH TWO STIPULATIONS THE CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD APPROVE PROPOSED PICKLEBALL COMPLEX

John Settle

Jul 8
Jul 8 WILL AMENDED DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT BLIGHT AND VACANT STRUCTURES ORDINANCE BE ENFORCED EVENLY?

John Settle

Jul 8
Jul 8 PROGRESS AND BOSSIER CITY’S FUTURE!

John Settle

Jul 8
Jul 8 MAYOR CHANDLER’S FIRST TERM: PROMISES, PITFALLS, AND POLITICAL SPIN

John Settle

Jul 7
Jul 7 QUESTIONS BOSSIER MAYOR CHANDLER NEEDS TO ANSWER FOR BOSSIER CITIZENS

John Settle

Jul 3
Jul 3 JOHN— WHITE IS RETIRING, NOT RETURNING--DAA!

John Settle

Jul 3
Jul 3 WHO TO REPLACE SPD DEPUTY CHIEF ANTWOINE WHITE?

John Settle
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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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