RUNOFF ELECTIONS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON SATURDAY BALLOT

There will be NO lines tomorrow at the polls.The weather forecast is good.The ballot is small.The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.So, there's really NO excuse not to go vote!Every voter can decide on the proposed constitutional amendment.

MERCKLE AND MOUTON POLITICKING WITH CAMPAIGN SIGNS

Campaign signs are a fact of life in Shreveport.Sometimes its fun holding signs and standing behind them.Its all part of the process.Here are recent “sign pictures” of the run off candidates for Shreveport city court judge.The election is this Saturday, Dec. 5.

ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE IS FRIDAY FOR RUNOFF ELECTION

This Saturday is the runoff election. On the ballot are races for Shreveport city judge, justices of the peace and Hosston mayor and police chiefs.The deadline for absentee ballots to be received by Caddo Registrar of Voters is Friday at 4:30 p.m.

MY THANKSGIVING ADVENTURE -- GETTING LOST IN THE MLK NEIGHBORHOOD!

It was an adventure and a memorable one at that.I delivered 12 meals to seniors on Thanksgiving Day.The Caddo Council on Aging, Mt.

YOU CAN EARLY VOTE TODAY AND SATURDAY

Surprise--Louisiana is now honoring Acadian Day on Black Friday.That means today (Wed.) and Saturday are the last 2 days to early vote for the Dec. 5 election.The Registrar of Voter's Office is open from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT BUDGET

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Goodness, I thought I was pretty much in the know on the city of Shreveport’s budget.But after sitting through over the presentations last weekend, I learned how much I did NOT know.

SETTLE TALK: YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A REASON TO EARLY VOTE

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Editor / PublisherGoodness, it’s like all the air out of the hot-air balloon has leaked out in a big whoosh!Most of the huff and puff and constant 24/7 media coverage of the Nov. 3 elections has come and gone. The post-mortems are still playing as the audiences diminish daily.

SURFING, YES!

Ever had an opportunity to watch the waves roll in at the beach? The ocean? Did you see how large those waves are? I surf too. Yes, I surf and it’s quite an experience.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SALVATION ARMY THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY DINNER AND RINGING RED KETTLE BELLS

The holidays are almost here! It’s time once again to sign up for the season opportunities with the Salvation Army. They need volunteers on Thanksgiving Day to prepare meals. There will be pickup and delivery service, as well as a small outside dining area.

Settle Talk: Yes Virginia, there is a reason to go to the polls on Dec 5

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Editor / Publisher Goodness, it’s like all the air out of the hot-air balloon has leaked out in a big whoosh!Most of the huff and puff and constant 24/7 media coverage of the Nov. 3 elections has come and gone. The post-mortems are still playing as the audiences diminish daily.

WHO DROPPED THE BALL ON $30 MILLION PLUS OVERPAYMENT ON SHREVEPORT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE?

The better question may be why the city's consultant since Aug. 1, 2015 did NOT discover this issue sooner?The Shreveport city council was briefed on Oct. 13 by a representative of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. on the city's contribution to the self-funded heath insurance plan for city workers.

CITY SALES TAXES UP OVER 2019

KEN KREFFT CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTShreveport’s 10-month year-to-date sales tax receipts are $104,897,747.42. A year ago, the same 10-month total was $104,418,155.64. The latest sum is $479, 591.78 above last year.This is why in my recent Focus column, I suggested that the city not borrow $35,000,000.

CPSO RESPONSE TO WATER BILL OWED

RE: City of Shreveport Water BillsDear Mr. Settle:The purpose of this letter is to address the Focus SB article regarding City of Shreveport unpaid water bills.

MERCKLE-MOUTON RUNOFF FOR CITY COURT JUDGE--COMPARING THE CANDIDATES

Emily Settle Merckle and Edward Mouton will be in a Dec, 5 runoff election on Dec. 5 for the Shreveport city court judgeship.Merckle garnered 45 percent of the vote, Mouton 28 percent and Paul Wood 27 percent. The choice for voters is one of contrasts.Both Merckle and Mouton are Republicans.

SETTLE TALK: BIG THANKS TO CADDO ELECTION WORKERS!

JOHN E. SETTLE JR. EDITOR / PUBLISHERTuesday’s election was a record breaker for Caddo voter turnout.Early voters were not discouraged by long lines.The same was true for many who voted at the polls on Tuesday. Some were not able to cast their vote until almost 10 p.m. in the Norris Ferry precinct.