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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
2018 will be a Big Year in Shreveport Politics
Jan 19

Jan 19 2018 will be a Big Year in Shreveport Politics

John Settle

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.”

Jan 15
Jan 15 Challenges for Steven Jackson if He Runs for Mayor

John Settle

Jan 9
Jan 9 It’s Time for Aquarium to be Forced into Bankruptcy

John Settle

Jan 8
Jan 8 How Credible Is Report Listing Shreveport As Worst Place To Get A Job?

John Settle

Jan 5
Jan 5 Appeal Filed On Special Exception For Liquor At Old Circle K Location

John Settle

Jan 3
Jan 3 Significant 2017 Votes by the Shreveport City Council

John Settle

Dec 28
Dec 28 Shreveport City Council Sets Special Election To Renew Five Ad Valorem Taxes

John Settle

Dec 27
Dec 27 Hearing On Injunction By The United Daughters Of The Confederacy Raises Several Issues

John Settle

Dec 19
Dec 19 What Will Happen On Shreveport City Council Disparity Study Vote?

John Settle

Dec 15
Dec 15 Shreveport City Council Makes Significant 2018 Budget Votes

John Settle

Dec 12
Dec 12 Four Budget Amendments On Shreveport City Council Agenda

John Settle

Dec 8
Dec 8 Caddo Commission's 2018 Funding Of MPC Passes Buck Back To Shreveport City Council

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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