COUNCIL HARDER ON CRAWFEST THAN OTHER “FOR PROFIT” COMPANIES

Earlier this year, the Shreveport city council set an unfortunate precedent in voting for assistance by Shreveport Parks & Recreation (SPAR) to a local event.The council approved 3 requests by “for profit” companies with no conditions.

So How Much More Money Will Be Wasted On Riverview Park Cleanups?

THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE INQUISITOR ON AUGUST 3, 2018One definition of stupidity is “behavior that shows a lack of good sense or judgment”. (English Oxford Living Dictionary.

Red River to Flood Again, and Again, And Again

THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FORUM NEWS ON MAY 22, 2018If anybody doubted director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (and Caddo Sheriff) Steve Prator when he said that it was a matter of “when” not “if” the Red River will flood again, a recent study confirms in spades this...

WHY IS SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING CROSSING GUARDS AT ST. JOHN AND ST. JOSEPH SCHOOLS?

No offense to St. John Berchman’s Cathedral School and St. Joseph Catholic School. But why is Shreveport paying for crossing guards at these schools?For that matter, why are crossing guards being provided at Linwood Charter, Linear and (North) Highland public schools?

SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MORE CROSSING GUARDS THAN REQUIRED FOR CADDO SCHOOLS

The City of Shreveport has a contract with the Caddo Parish School Board for the Shreveport Police Department to provide school crossing guards for 36 Caddo schools.The contract is for the 2019-2019 school year. It expires May 17 of this year. The total number of guards to be posted is 74.

RUMINATIONS ON SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON AD VALOREM TAXES

Voters can go to the polls this Saturday (May 4) in Caddo parish.It is special election --with only one issue on the ballot. The ballot is a referendum to renew a real estate millage that will expire.The Caddo vote has received limited media attention.

COUNCIL NEEDS CONSISTENT POLICY ON SPAR SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

The Shreveport city council has approved 17 Shreveport Parks and Recreation (SPAR) cooperative endeavor agreements in its first 4 months.SPAR support can include portalets, golf cars, stages, trash cans, tables and chairs, podium and sound system, barricades, clean up, and personnel.

CPSB MEMBER JOHN ALBRITTON ON MAY 4 TAX RENEWAL

 - We have 17 schools closed or re-purposed    - We have attempted to close other schools but met strong opposition    - The millage being renewed, 5 mills, was originally 7.5 mills that was reduced as property values increased.

REVIEW OF RECENT SHREVEPORT AUDIT

The city internal auditor is funded by the city. Its operations and staff are totally independent of other city agencies and officials.This is a summary of the audit report dated Mar. 29, 2019.1. The ReserveThe so-called reserve is a major issue.

THE QUIET CADDO PARISH TAX RENEWAL VOTE

It’s shaping up to be a stealth tax renewal proposal.On Saturday May 4 Caddo voters can renew or defeat a school board millage.The only thing heard from the Caddo Parish School Board (CPSB) is crickets.And there is a good reason for the almost deafening silence.

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO COURTESIES AT CITY COUNCIL?

Yes, Virginia…actions DO speak louder than words.And if Tuesday’s city council meeting is any indications of “council unity” and council “courtesies”, then there is trouble in paradise.Councilman Rev.

MAYBE THE 3 COUNCIL NEWBIES CAN FOCUS ON THESE ISSUES

Well, it has been a Baptism by Fire for the 3 new council membersLavette Fuller, John Nicholson, and Grayson Boucher have had their plates full with controversial issues since being sworn into office on Dec. 29.

MORE FUSS AT THE SHREVEPORT AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Meetings of the Shreveport Airport Authority have traditionally been as exciting as watching paint dry.Or grass grow.All that changed last year. Then airport director Henry Thompson stirred up a hornet's nest with hangar owners that has yet to be resolved.

ATTENDANCE RECORDS OF AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD

The Shreveport Airport Authority is represented by a 5 person voluntary non-paid board which serves on rotating 4 year terms. The board members are appointed on a staggered basis by the Mayor of Shreveport. The director of airports reports to the Shreveport Airport Authority and the Mayor.

IS CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SHOOTING STRAIGHT ON MAY 4 MILLAGE RENEWAL?

It’s hard to tell. Seriously.The school board website “2019 Millage Information” appears to differ from the actual ballot proposal.Maybe it’s the new math.