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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

Dec 29
Dec 29 THE NEW CITY COUNCIL OWES THE NEW MAYOR AN EXTENDED HONEYMOON

John Settle

Dec 29
Dec 29 NEW MAYOR ARCENEAUX AND STAFF SHOULD HOLD UP ON ALL CITY CONTRACTS

John Settle

Dec 28
Dec 28 SNOWMAGEDDON AND CHRISTMAS FREEZE SHOULD FORCE EXAMINATION OF BASIC SHREVEPORT PRIORITIES

John Settle

Dec 28
Dec 28 BIG ISSUE FOR NEW MAYOR AND COUNCIL IS AN OLD ONE--MARDI GRAS PARADES

John Settle

Dec 23
Dec 23 WHAT I LEARNED AT ARCENEAUX'S FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE AS MAYOR-ELECT

John Settle

Dec 21
Dec 21 CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST CITY OF SHREVEPORT ON WATER METERS ENDS

John Settle

Dec 21
Dec 21 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF TEXAS STREET EYESORE HAS COMMENCED

John Settle

Dec 20
Dec 20 MAYOR-ELECT ARCENEAUX"S FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE

John Settle

Dec 20
Dec 20 THE TALE OF THE TWO RUN-OFF CANDIDATES THAT DID NOT END HAPPILY THEREAFTER FOR BOTH

John Settle

Dec 20
Dec 20 RESIGNATIONS SUBMITTED AT SHREVEPORT CITY HALL

John Settle

Dec 19
Dec 19 WHY IS BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL BEING REQUIRED TO REMOVE NEW LED SIGN?

John Settle

Dec 19
Dec 19 HUNTERS' BRAGGING RIGHTS AND PICTURES TO BE PUBLISHED IN "HUNTER'S CORNER"

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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