UDC BRINGS SOME SHREVEPORT CADDO LANDOWNERS A LUMP OF COAL

Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus, but sometimes he gets his Christmas list messed up and lumps of coal are delivered rather than gifts..

SUGGESTIONS/OBSERVATIONS ON TYLER'S SPD OT FUNDING REQUEST

Many readers responded to a recent article on questions for Shreveport Mayor Tyler's request for the Shreveport City Council to fund and additional $150,000 for Shreveport Police Department overtime.

QUESTIONS ABOUT MARY TYLER'S NEW CRIME INITIATIVE

Finally, Shreveport Mayor Tyler took the initiative to develop a plan to address Shreveport’s ever increasing crime by her request to the City Council to fund an additional $150,000 for the Shreveport Police Department (SPD).

IS THE SHREVEPORT CADDO MPC A SEPARATE KINGDOM?

Believe it or not, there IS a magic kingdom at Government Plaza on Travis Street in downtown Shreveport; its located on the fourth floor in the offices of the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).

WHY IS METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICE CLOSED FROM 12 NOON TO 1 PM??

Believe it or not the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) offices on the fourth floor of Government Plaza are closed each day from noon until 1 pm; the lights are off, the door is locked and the phones answered by a recording.

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUSHES MAYOR TYLER ON RISING CRIME RATE

Hats off to Shreveport City Councilman Bradford and five of fellow Council members for sending a message to Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler that her Administration must do more to address the rising crime rate in Shreveport.

DID SPD CHIEF CRUMP DELIBERATELY STAND UP CITIZENS CRIME COMMITTEE?

Depending on who one talks to, there was either a big mix up on a meeting date or a deliberate stand up by Shreveport Police Chief with a citizens crime committee at Crump’s office on Tuesday, June 6.

HOTEL MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX LANDS NON STOP CHARLOTTE FLIGHTS

When Caddo and Bossier voters approved the additional 1.5% hotel motel occupancy tax in the fall of 2015, Bossier Mayor Lo Walker and Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler promised that the funds collected from out of town visitors would reap great benefits for both Bossier and Caddo Parish.

FREE TICKETS FOR CADDO COMMISSIONERS TO SRAC CHRISTMAS IN SKY ETHICAL VIOLATION

For the socialites in the Shreveport Bossier area, the hottest "to be seen" event is without a doubt the biennial Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) "Christmas in the Sky" extravaganza held at Louisiana Downs.

DOES SHREVEPORT HAVE MORE IMPORTANT PRIORITIES THAN A MINOR LEAGUE BASKEBALL TEAM??

Mayor Tyler is in her third year of office as Shreveport Mayor, and by early next year she will need to fish or cut bait on a decision to seek a second term.

THE PORT NEEDS TO CHANGE DATE OF MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS

Every political organization that receives tax dollars should encourage citizens to attend their regular meetings and to assist the elected or appointed members in the process of spending public dollars.

CADDO COMMISSION SUMMER WORK PROGRAM MORE SELF DEALING

The voters of Caddo Parish certainly sent a message to the Caddo Commission with the recent defeat of 4 parish wide tax renewals, along with a special sales tax renewal in a rural district.

TRYING TO GET A REAL HANDLE ON SCI-PORT'S FINANCES IS NO EASY TASK

Understanding a financial statement is no easy task for a lay person, however a quick review of the Sci-port audit raises many red flags for the 2016 fiscal year.

I BOWL FUNDING OF CHARITIES EVIDENCE PUBLIC DOLLARS NO LONGER NEEDED

It’s always good when local organizations and businesses donate a portion of their sales to local charities as well as sponsor charitable events.

WHY DID CADDO COMMISSION TAX RENEWALS FAIL?

It’s a good question, and the answer probably depends on who you ask. 0 The defeat by Caddo voters of four Parish wide tax renewals last Saturday was certainly a slap in the face to the Caddo Commission.Proposition No. 1 was a .