WILL LITIGATION BE NECESSARY TO HAVE CADDO PARISH PAY COMMISSIONER KRACMAN’S ATTORNEY FEES

Caddo Commissioner Chris Kracman was sued for defamation. The lawsuit named him individually, not in his capacity as a Caddo commissioner. Caddo Parish attorney Donna Frazier refused to provide representation for Kracman when the suit was filed.

FINES SHOULD BE LEVIED FOR USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES WITH NO PERMIT

Shreveport City Ordinance 62-27 requires a SPAR permit for use of city facilities. This ordinance has NO penalties for violations. The recent Humor and Huntington party at the Red River District was NOT permitted.

BIG PARTY IN RED RIVER DISTRICT WITH NO SPAR PERMIT OR SECURITY

At a time when the Shreveport Police Department is concerned about large gatherings in areas with no permits, the SPD overlooked a major event in the Red River District.This past Friday the Huntington Alumni Association had a big party in the Red River District.

REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON CAN EXPLAIN ETHICS VIOLATIONS AT DDA EVENT TOMORROW

Representative Steven Jackson will speak at the DDA Extend Your Day drop in tomorrow (Tues.) at the Petroleum Club. The event, from 4:30 to 7 pm, is open to the public.

Louisiana Lawmaker Wants Ethics Fines Waived After Years Of Failing To Submit Required Paperwork

Julie O'Donoghue – Louisiana IlluminatorOctober 17, 2025  State Rep.

VAPE SHOP AND SPAR PERMIT ORDINANCES NEED TWEAKS

In September the Shreveport City Council enacted a comprehensive ordinance to regulate vape shops and vape shop employees. The ordinance applies to retailers who derive more than 25% of retail sales from vape products.As written, this standard is unenforceable.

WHY DOES PORT NEED 100 ACRE COMMERCIAL/RETAIL TRACT COSTING $23.5 MILLION

In August of this year, the Port of Caddo-Bossier purchased two tracts of land at a cost of . $23,581,000. One tract was approximately 650 acres, and the other was 350 acres.The boundaries of the 1000 acres are Flournoy-Lucas Road, Highway 1, Leonard Road and Bayou Pierre and Sand Beach Bayou.

DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST CADDO COMMISSIONER KRACMAN DISMISSED

Caddo District Judge Ramon Lafitte has signed a Joint Motion to Dismiss With Prejudice in the litigation filed by James Silvio, Karim Merchant, Rajan Khadka, and Edgemont Holdings, LLC against Chris Kracman.The suit named Kracman individually versus in his capacity as a Caddo Commissioner.

TIMELINES FOR SPD AREA OFFICES, SUBSTATIONS, AND NEW HQ

Very timely information was provided to the Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday concerning the Shreveport Police Department offices:1.      The Kingston Road Area 4 office should be open by the end of this month;2.

SEABAUGH’S DISTRICT ATTORNEY CAMPAIGN RHETORIC FALLS SHORT OF REALITY

State Senator Alan Seabaugh announced his candidacy for Caddo District Attorney yesterday. Here are some of his comments as reported by the media:1.       I am going to make every neighborhood safe.2.

PROPOSED SHREVEPORT UDC AMENDMENT ELIMINATES OFF-STREET PARKING LOT REQUIREMENTS

How many Shreveport shopping centers have massive parking lots that are widely underused, even during Christmas shopping?How many local restaurants have an excess of parking spaces that exist only to hold the earth together?How many strip centers need more shops and customers than parking areas?

CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD NOT IGNORE POTENTIAL LEGAL BILLS WHILE APPROVING NEW SPENDING PROGRAMS

The Caddo Commission is on a "economic development" spending spree. After approving a $10 million pickleball project, the Economic Development Committee is now recommending a $270 thousand for a mass choir and parish wide talent show.

COMPARING SALARIES OF PORT OF CADDO-BOSSIER WITH OTHER LOUISIANA PORTS

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor issued an informational report, dated Jan. 31, 2024, titled "Profiles of Louisiana's Public Ports." The report has breakdowns of nine deep-water ports, 11 coastal ports, 11 inland ports, and 10 developing ports.

CADDO COMMISSION GOES FROM PICKLEBALL COMPLEX  TO MASS CHOIR/TALENT SEARCH

Goodness...where will the suddenly deep pocket Caddo Commission next decide to spend taxpayer dollars.

SHREVEPORT HAS LITTLE REMEDIES FOR NON COMPLETION OF EAST 70TH STREET HOTEL

It's a great location on a very busy thoroughfare.It's across the street from Whole Foods, many other retail shops and many restaurants.It now has an attractive mod-looking building facade.It has been long dormant as a hotel.It now features high grass, parking lot debris and overflowing dumpsters.