Settle Talk Blog
SettleTalk

Subscribe

New posts weekly.

Thank you!
Settle w hat 5x7 high-res.jpg

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

Dec 30
Dec 30 What happens if Caddo Commission repeals UDC?

John Settle

Dec 27
Dec 27 The elf rings Salvation Army bell at Government Plaza

John Settle

Dec 27
Dec 27 Krefft’s Suggestions to Shreveport Council on pay raises

John Settle

Dec 27
Dec 27 HOW IS SHREVEPORT GOING TO FUND PROPOSED PAYRAISES?

John Settle

Dec 27
Dec 27 The scourge of black-on-black killing continues unabated, even during holidays

John Settle

Dec 23
Dec 23 Do we really need five fire trucks / two fire SUVs in downtown on a Tuesday?

John Settle

Dec 22
Dec 22 Is proposed 13% city pay raise sustainable?

John Settle

Dec 22
Dec 22 How will spay/neuter ordinance affect Caddo Parish citizens?

John Settle

Dec 21
Dec 21 CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ATTEND NEXT COUNCIL MEETINGS SHOULD BE OFF THE  CLOCK

John Settle

Dec 21
Dec 21 TIMELINE AND PLAYERS ON SHREVEPORT PAY RAISE ACTIONS LAST WEEK

John Settle

Dec 20
Dec 20 QUESTIONS ON PROPOSED CITY PAYRAISES FOR ALL SHREVEPORT EMPLOYEES

John Settle

Dec 20
Dec 20 SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATOR ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAIN APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE O’CALLAGHAN

John Settle
Load More
 
Settle+w+hat+5x7+high-res.jpg
 

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

Blog Home

 

Powered by Squarespace