CITY HALL WATCHDOG OPPOSES WHITEHORN FOR SHERIFF

By: Bill Wilson • Contributing Columnist Do not forget to go vote on Nov. 18 to select the most qualified candidatefor this election. Voting is one of our most precious rights in the Constitution.

CADDO SHERIFF RUNOFF CANDIDATES COMMENT ON JAIL FINANCES, INMATE TELEPHONE RATES, OTHER CRIMINAL-JUSTICE ISSUES

First of Six: How Will You Vote on Caddo Public-Safety Tax?QUESTION: On Oct. 14, Caddo Parish voters rejected a 3.5-mill “public safety” millage. It would have collected an estimated $2.40 a month from Caddo property owners to yield $5 million per year for 15 years.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TOMORROW (Friday) FOR RUN-OFF ELECTIONS

Caddo voters have run-off elections on the Nov. 18 ballot. The parish wide races are for Sheriff, Tax Assessor and BESE Board. Some parish voters will also have Senate district 39 and House district 4 on the ballot.There are also state-wide run-off elections for Attorney General and Treasurer.

THE RUMOR MILL HAS CRANKED UP ON WHITEHORN’S CAMPAIGN

In one sense it’s been all quiet on the upcoming Caddo sheriff race runoff set for less than three weeks on Sat. Nov. 18. But then, as always, there are facts and rumors which often are difficult to distinguish.

DOES GOSPEL CONCERT FUNDRAISER FOR WHITEHORN JEOPARDIZE NON-PROFIT STATUS OF CHURCH?

The Family Life Church of Shreveport is hosting a Gospel Music for Whitehorn fundraiser this Friday.The posting has several local religious leaders.The Internal Revenue Service issues non-profit status letters to many entities including churches.

SHREVEPORT MPC TO CONSIDER MAJOR CHANGES FOR LIQUOR SALES TOMORROW (WED.)

The Shreveport MPC meets tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 1.The agenda includes the following major changes/clarifications to the Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) on establishments with Liquor Sales:1.

MORE INTERESTED IN CURTAILING CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR, OR PROTECTING CRIMINALS?

By: Louis R. AvalloneWhether you call it preventative policing, or proactive policing, Caddo Parish sheriff candidate Henry C. Whitehorn, Sr. says he doesn’t support such police tactics to fight crime, even though statistics show crime rises exponentially without such.

HAZE NIGHTCLUB HAS FAILED MANY FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS THIS YEAR

The HAZE nightclub has been in the news many times in recent months, all with negative stories. The building is owned by Anthony Montgomery. The club is operated by Chelette Holden.

IS CADDO SHERIFF CANDIDATE WHITEHORN AFRAID TO GO TO KEEL INTERVIEW?

Erin McCarty reported today on the KEEL Morning show that Caddo Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn was not responding to her invitation to appear on the Mike and McCarty show.

IS SHREVEPORT COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR DIRECTING FLEMING'S TERMINATION CHALLENGE?

For those that follow the Shreveport City Council, its old news that councilwoman Tabatha Taylor tries to run the show at the Council. She had her way being the kingmaker during the Adrian Perkins administration.

BIGBY MONUMENT ON EAST TEXAS ROUNDABOUT NOW HAS ADORNMENTS

It’s become a topic of controversy in Bossier City--the large expensive monument honoring Walter O. Bigby in the roundabout in East Texas which is the starting point of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway. The monument has eight panels--two on each of its four sides.

FLEMING'S DEMAND LETTER TO CITY OF SHREVEPORT FULL OF BS

Shanerika Fleming was fired on a 4-3 vote by the Shreveport City Council on Sept. 12 of this year. After shopping her claims of discrimination, etc. with local attorneys, Fleming finally found a law firm to represent her in Baton Rouge.The letter dated Oct.

TODAY'S SHREVEPORT TIMES FRONT PAGE REMINISCENT OF "DEWEY BEATS TRUMAN" HEADLINES

The surprise of election of Harry Truman as president in 1948 defeating New York Gov. Thomas Dewey is remembered for the major press headline mistakes.The New York Times, The Chicago Daily Tribune and many other newspapers falsely printed as front page headlines that Dewey had defeated Truman.

BIG ROOF TOP PARTIES FOR HAZE CLUB NOW ARE HISTORY

The problems with the Haze roof top parties have been well chronicled:a. crowds exceeding fire marshal limits.b. music played at levels exceeding 80 decibels.c. music speakers placed to direct sound down to the street level.d.

IT’S TIME FOR POLITICAL SIGNS OF NON-RUNOFF CANDIDATES TO BE REMOVED

It’s part of the political process--removal of campaign signs after an election has been decided in the primary election voting. What that means is that candidates who are not in a runoff should have removed all their campaign signs.