B.C. CITY ATTORNEY CHARLES "ZAMBONI" JACOBS STONEWALLS PULBIC RECORDS REQUESTS

Oh for the days of Jimmie Hall when he was the Bossier City Attorney.Hall was the most prompt responder to public records requests in northwest Louisiana. Send him one and an answer was usually provided the next day...at the latest.

IS BOSSIER'S COUNCILMAN KING DAVID ALSO THE COUNCIL JACKASS?

To those who follow Bossier politics and especially the Bossier City Council, then the moniker "King David" is understood to be David Montgomery, Bossier city council member.

WHEN IS CITY OF SHREVEPORT GOING TO PAY COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY FEES?

Its is ridiculous.Its a black eye on the city of Shreveport. Its another sign of indifference to citizens who must litigate to enforce their rights.It is reflective of the Shreveport Airport Authority's gross negligence in performing their duties.

CADDO PARISH SUED BY AG OVER VIDEO DRAW POKER FEE

The Louisiana Attorney General Office (AG) represents the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.The AG has filed litigation against several government entities including Lafourche Parish and now Caddo Parish.

WHAT DO BOSSIER POLICE OFFICERS WORLEY, BARCLAY AND MCGEE HAVE IN COMMON?

No , its not a trick question.For beginners that all deputy police chiefs for the city of Bossier.And now they collectively are in charge of the Bossier Police Department after the removal of former police chief Chris Estess by the Bossier Fire and Police Civil Service Board last Friday.

HARD LIQUOR SALES ON THE WAY FOR SHREVEPORT FAMILY DOLLAR STORES -- HOW DID SHREVEPORT GET INTO THIS MESS?

It was predicted.The Shreveport City Council did not listen.A recent council vote eliminated the physical separation requirement for the sale of hard liquor at retail establishments.Opponents warned that the hard liquor floodgates would be opened.So guess what?

MORE INPUT REQUESTED ON INCORRECT SHREVEPORT MAIL IN BALLOTS

I seriously question a statement from a spokesman from the Louisiana Secretary of State's office on the incorrect mail in ballots sent to Shreveport voters.

UNRAVELING THE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND BOARD MESS

Yes, it has been a mess.And it still is.The Health Care Trust Fund Board (HCTFB) is responsible for the selection of health-care plans for Shreveport employees and retirees.After two recent meetings of the board and two council sessions, the Gordian knot remains.

BOSSIER MAYOR CHANDLER SEEKS TO REMOVE BOSSIER POLICE CHIEF ESTESS

Wow!Wow!Wow!The Bossier Civil Service Board will meet Mon. Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m.The only agenda item is a request by Mayor Chandler to seek approval to remove Chris Estess as Bossier Chief of Police.The Board will go into executive session.The whys behind this proposed action is yet to be known.Wow!

CHEROKEE PARK IN DISTRICT B AND SPRING LAKE IN DISTRICT E?

Hmmm.My google map shows the Cherokee Park subdivision to be north of the Shreveport Downtown Airport.That's where I always believed it to be.I know it was when I attended a Shreveport bond townhall meeting at Cherokee Park Elementary School.

BIG MESS ON SHREVEPORT MAIL IN BALLOTS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Numerous Shreveport citizens have complained that the mail in ballots they received do not properlyreflect their choices for council.It appears that some citizens have ballots based on the old city council lines, not the new lines for thisyear's election.

HARD LIQUOR SALES ON THE WAY FOR SHREVEPORT FAMILY DOLLAR STORES?

It was predicted. The Shreveport city council did not listen. A recent council vote eliminated the physical separation requirement for the sale of hard liquor at retail establishments. Opponents warned that the hard liquor floodgates would be opened. So guess what?

TUESDAY SEPT. 13 VOTE ON SHREVEPORT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN HAS BIG POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS

The vote on the city's health care plan will be on Tues. Sept. 13.Shreveport's Heath Insurance Trust Fund Board (HCTFB) voted on Wed. Sept. 7 to recommend to the council a three tier plan.

BIG SHOWDOWN WITH BIG RAMIFICATIONS SHREVEPORT COUNCIL VOTE ON HEALTH INSURANCE

Mark it down - Tues., 3 P.M., Government Plaza, 500 Travis St., first floor chambers.But when will the vote be?The Shreveport city council agenda for the Sept 12 work session and Sept 13 regular meeting is not posted until the afternoon of Fri. Sept 9.My press deadline is Thurs. noon, Sept. 8.

SHREVEPORT POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION OPPOSES PROPOSED 3 TIER HEALTH CARE PLAN

Dr. Michael Carter, president of the Shreveport Police Officer's Association, issued a letter yesterday (Sept.