IF MAVICE HUGHES THIGPEN WILL NOT ATTEND FORUMS WILL SHE RESPOND TO CONSTITUENTS IF ELECTED TO CITY COUNCIL?

Mavice Hughes Thigpen is in a run-off election for Shreveport city council District B.She finished second to Gary Brooks, a fellow Democrat, in the primary.Mavice was caught red-handed pulling up Brook's campaign yard signs on a security camera.

SHREVEPORT'S PHOTO SPEED TICKETS ARE ILLEGAL AND COMPANY PAYS CLASS ACTION SUIT

Many citizens have complained about the speeding violations issued by Blue Line Solutions on behalf of the Shreveport Police Department. These are the photo violation tickets.There are many problems with these tickets:1. State law requires that the signs have a white background.

SPEEDING TICKETS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL ZONES VIOLATE STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE

Many citizens have complained about the speeding violations issued by Blue Line Solutions on behalf of the Shreveport Police Department. These are the photo violation tickets.There are many problems with these tickets.Here are some of the problems:1.

TARVER BALLOT ENDORSES TWO AFRICAN AMERICAN CANDIDATES FOR SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL AND UNITY

Greg Tarver has for many, many years issued an election ballot that is widely distributed to African American voters.At one time being listed on the Tarver ballot was better than getting the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. Election winners usually had appeared on the ballot.

MORE MONEY CONTRIBUTED TO ARCENEAUX CAMPAIGN

With the election 10 days away, the checkbooks have opened big for Tom Arceneaux campaign. And more can be expected between now and Sat. Dec. 10.Tom filed yesterday (Tues.) his campaign report for the time period from Oct. 20 through Nov. 20. that showed $93,908 in contributions.

THE BIG BUCKS KEEP FLOWING IN FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATE TARVER

Louisiana ethics laws require that special reports must be filed within 48 hours of receipt for campaign contributions within the 20-day period immediately preceding an election.This requirement applies to both the Nov. 10 primary election and the upcoming Dec. 10 run-off general election.

MAVICE HUGHES-THIGPEN STARTS MUDSLINGING IN DISTRICT B RACE

Unfortunately, it’s almost a given in local run-off elections.The candidate that finishes second goes into desperation mode.That means trying to get the endorsement of the other candidate(s) that finished third or lower. Failing that, mudslinging is the last resort.

Does District E really want Alan Jackson on the city council?

Alan Jackson is a run-off candidate for the Shreveport City Council District E.Jackson is a novice in the political world, and it certainly shows by what he has and has not done since his December appointment last year.

KEY PERSONNEL SELECTIONS BY MAYOR ADRIAN PERKINS REFLECTIVE OF HIS LEADERSHIP

A mayor does not run the business of the city.Keeping the trains running on time is the job of those persons selected by the mayor to fill major positions.Adrian Perkins had not spent any meaningful time as an adult in the city other than the year he ran for mayor.

… AND THEN THERE WERE TWO.ARCENEAUX AND TARVER GO HEAD TO HEAD IN FORUM

By: Enlightened ReaderSaying that it was a face off is a stretch, but the final two Shreveport mayoral candidates did appear in the same place and answered the same questions last week at what may be one of the final forums for Shreveport’s top elected position.

SUDDENLY THE SHREVEPORT MAYOR'S RACE HAS BECOME A HOT TOPIC

The results of the Nov. 8 primary was surprising to many local politicos who had predicted Greg Tarver with the most votes to be followed by Tom Arceneaux.The voters did just the opposite, with Arceneaux besting Tarver.

EARLY VOTING STARTS THIS SATURDAY NOV. 26 AT TWO SHREVEPORT LOCATIONS

The general (run-off) election for Shreveport mayor, two council seats and three Caddo school board seats is Sat. Dec.10.

LOOK WHO IS NOW JUMPING ON THE ARCENEAUX TRAIN–ALL ABOARD!

It’s  the holiday season, and many Shreveporters have decided its time to take a ride on the Tom Arceneaux Mayor Train.As they say, its always better to be late than never.However those that have waited until the run-off to purchase tickets may be paying a higher price for a less attractive seat.

CARSTENSEN LOSES ELECTION CHALLENGE IN CADDO COURT TODAY

James Carstensen finished third in the primary for District B city council race.Last week he filed an election challenge.His case was litigated today before Judge Mike Pitman in the Caddo District Court.

THE ELF RINGS SALVATION ARMY BELL AT GOVERNMENT PLAZA

It was not the first time, but it was the best time.Previously, I had appeared as The Elf ringing the Salvation Army bell at Forbing Kroger and the Airline Super Walmart.This time it was Government Plaza in the 500 block of Travis Street.I picked the 12 noon to 3 p.m. shift on Tuesday, Dec.