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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

Apr 12
Apr 12 COULD SHREVEPORT WATER AND SEWER RATES GO UP THIS YEAR?

John Settle

Apr 10
Apr 10 THE FIRST 100 DAYS FOR THE ARCENEAUX ADMINISTRATION

John Settle

Apr 6
Apr 6 SPD CHIEF WAYNE SMITH UPDATES SHREVEPORT'S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE--GOOD AND BAD NEWS

John Settle

Apr 6
Apr 6 SHREVEPORT SUBSIDIZES CRAWFEST BY OVER $33,000 TO CHARGE ADMISSION TO THE  FOR PROFIT PROMOTERS

John Settle

Apr 4
Apr 4 SHREVEPORT'S POLICY ON PUBLIC PARKS NOT FOLLOWED WITH CRAWFEST 2023

John Settle

Mar 31
Mar 31 MAYOR ARCENEAUX HAS NOT FAILED BLACK COMMUNITY; BLACKS SHOULD LOOK IN THE MIRROR

John Settle

Mar 30
Mar 30 IS THE PROPOSED NEW BALL PARK/ENTERTAINMENT VENUE VIABLE AND A GOOD DEAL FOR SHREVEPORT?

John Settle

Mar 29
Mar 29 NEW SHREVEPORT COUNCIL CLERK REFUSES TO CONFIRM LANGUAGE OF COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE

John Settle

Mar 29
Mar 29 SHREVEPORT COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR SHOULD EXPLAIN ABSTENTION ON VOTE

John Settle

Mar 29
Mar 29 FEES CHARGED FOR RIVERVIEW HALL AND RIVERVIEW THEATRE--BUT NOT FOR CRAWFEST AT BETTY VIRGINIA PARK

John Settle

Mar 27
Mar 27 FOCUS SB/THE INQUISITOR SUPPORTS MILLAGE RENEWAL APRIL 29

John Settle

Mar 27
Mar 27 MAYOR ARCENEAUX TAKING CORRECT APPROACH ON REV/BALL PARK PROPOSAL

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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