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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

Jan 8
Jan 8 EYESORES ON TEXAS AVENUE ACROSS FROM CADDO COMMON PARK ALONG WITH TEXAS STREET

John Settle

Jan 8
Jan 8 SNAKES IN BOSSIER'S GARDEN

John Settle

Jan 7
Jan 7 WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR 2025 WITH MAYOR ARCENEAUX AND THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL?

John Settle

Jan 6
Jan 6 EYESORE AT 709 TEXAS IS MAJOR DISTRACTION IN BEST REMODELED DOWNTOWN BLOCK

John Settle

Jan 3
Jan 3 DUNN'S NONACTION SINCE BUILDING ACQUISITION SPEAKS VOLUMES

John Settle

Jan 3
Jan 3 EYESORE AT 709 TEXAS IS MAJOR DISTRACTION IN BEST REMODELED DOWNTOWN BLOCK

John Settle

Jan 2
Jan 2 MAYOR ARCENEAUX LISTS HIS TOP THREE PRIORITIES FOR 2025

John Settle

Dec 31
Dec 31 2024: A YEAR OF CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

John Settle

Dec 31
Dec 31 25 GOALS FOR SHREVEPORT MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN 2025

John Settle

Dec 30
Dec 30 THE PERCEPTIONS FUELING THE BIG FUSS OVER LIQUOR STORE PERMITTING IN SHREVEPORT

John Settle

Dec 26
Dec 26 WHAT'S THE FUTURE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS FIELD ACREAGE AFTER STADIUM DEMOLITION?

John Settle

Dec 20
Dec 20 "50 CENT" NOT THE LARGEST DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT PROPERTY OWNER

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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