UPDATE: WHICH LOCAL CANDIDATES FAILED TO FILE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS

 Shayne Gibson, candidate for Caddo Sheriff, DID file his report timely and it is now on the Ethics Administration website.Reginald D. Johnson, candidate for Caddo Tax Assessor, DID file his report timely and it is now on the Ethics Administration website.

WHICH LOCAL CANDIDATES HAVE FAILED TO FILE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS?

It happens every election cycle. Candidates for public office failed to timely file financial reports with the Louisiana Ethics Administration.Reports for the upcoming Oct. 14 primary were due on Sept. 14 for the period from Jan. 1, 2023, through Sept. 4, 2023.

I SUPPORT MAYOR ARCENEAUX ON MARDI GRAS PARADES

Ok readers, get your brickbats to heave them at me.I support 100% the position of Mayor Tom Arceneaux's position on the Mardi Gras parades as to starting times and dates.I will say that again--I support his positions on the starting times and dates of the Mardi Gras parades.

WILL YOU BE ABLE TO DEDUCT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

Each year the Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNL) raises millions of dollars in its Give for the Good and in its other fundraising efforts.The Foundation has been certified as a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue rules and regulations.

COUNCILMAN GREEN STILL HAS NOT APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES TO MAYOR'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE

There have been two meetings of Mayor Arceneaux's Capital Improvements Committee. This is the group working on a bond proposal package for the City of Shreveport.Each council member was asked to appoint two people from their district to the committee. The mayor has appointed five members.

WILL SHREVEPORT COUNCIL CLERK FLEMINGS BE TERMINATED?

The Shreveport City Council meets today (Mon.) for its work session and tomorrow (Tues.) for its regular meeting. An agenda item is listed as “employment status of council clerk.” Clerk Shanerika Flemings has been a source of controversy since her hire earlier this year.

NEW CADDO COMMISSIONER BLAKE WILL CHANGE COMMISSION VOTING DYNAMICS

Grace Ann Blake was sworn in as the interim Caddo Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Jim Taliaferro on Tues. Sept. 5. Blake is a conservative Republican, and she replaces Democrat Ron Cothran.Now the party split on the Commission is even with six Democrats and six Republicans.

WHY HAS "A CERTAIN PERSON" NOT MADE APPOINTMENTS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE?

Seemingly a councilman would want his district to be represented on Mayor Arceneaux's Capital improvements Committee which will make recommendations to the City Council for a 2024 bond election.

DESPITE A MALCONTENT SPEAKING NONSENSE, THE SHEVEPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE GETS OFF TO A GOOD START

Seemingly its always the case. Bring a group of people together for a planning meeting and someone tries to show his ignorance by speaking out on frivolous issues. And the first meeting of Shreveport Mayor Arceneaux’s Capital Improvement Committee proved no different.The committee has 19 members.

WANT TO LEARN WHY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS RAISING MONEY FOR MEGA MILLIONAIRE? GO TO OPEN HOUSE ON SEPT. 12

The Community Foundation is raising money for New Orleans blue blood John Georges. His net worth is reported to be $350 million. He owns newspapers in New Orleans (2), Baton Rouge and Arcadian along with Shreveport.The Foundation is seeking donations for a journalism fund.

SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN JACKSON ADVERTISES REAL ESTATE ON COUNCIL FB PAGE. SEE FOR YOURSELF BELOW!

Shreveport councilman Alan Jackson is violating the Louisiana ethics code for public officials. But it's not the first time for Jackson. He previously used council staff to send out an email for a campaign announcement seeking donations.

WHY GIVE FOR THE BAD WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

The Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNL) is a non-profit organization.The foundation holds itself out as the Guardian Angel for the northwest Louisiana area, providing funding for needed and worthwhile projects.

WILL "A THE CERTAIN PERSON" -- JAMES GREEN -- DO THE RIGHT THING?

Shreveport councilwoman Ursula Bowman stated at the last meeting to the council that she was " going to do the right thing." She then voted with four other council members to have an investigation of the recent pay raises unilaterally bestowed by council chairman James Green.

IS CHIVALRY DEAD?

By: Jon Glover • Contributing Columnist Is there a politician that you can identify here locally who demonstrates courage, honor, is courteous, and ready to help the weak?Well, there is one. Her name is Councilwoman Ursula Bowman.

WHY DOES COUNCILMAN GREEN HAVE AN LSP BADGE AND A CITY MARSHALL COMMISSION?

Shreveport city councilman James Green was recently stopped by a SPD officer for having windows that were tinted too dark.Ultimately, three SPD officers were on the scene.Green was not ticketed, but he was advised to have the tint corrected.