Friday's Issue of FOCUS SB

 This Fridays edition of FOCUS SB will be full of information on the Council and mayoral racesRules on political signsGuide for candidatesOp Ed's by Prentiss Smith and John Perkins on Greg TarverPt 3 of Mayor Perkins platformPart 2 of Mario Chavez platformPart 1 of Tom Arceneaux platform The YMCA...

A DISTRICT F CANDIDATE COULD BE ELECTED BY DEFAULT IF COUNCILMAN JAMES GREEN DISQUALIFIED

Qualifying for the Shreveport city council ends this Friday, July 22 at 4:30 p.m.If only current council member James Green qualifies for a council seat, then he automatically wins the seat.

ALVIN OLIVER AND GARY BROOKS TO RUN FOR SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

Democracy works best when voters have several choices at the polls.  That’s the problem when people like Alan Jackson are appointed to an elective office for a long term. These individuals have not been vetted by voters, yet they make many important votes on behalf of their "constituents.

BOUCHER'S COUNCIL SERVICE MERITS HIS RE-ELECTION

By John E. Settle, Jr. District D has been well served by Grayson Boucher since his election.Boucher's background gives him singular insight on many issues that have come before the Council during this term.He is a well-respected real estate appraiser.

WHEN DID ERIN McCARTY, MIKE MARTINDALE, AND KEEL RADIO BECOME  A" DISREPUTABLE NEWS OUTLET"?

John E. Settle, Jr.It certainly is news to me. The question should be asked to State Representative Alan Seabaugh.The wantabe State Senator with the short man mentality blasted this author by name and unnamed "other disreputable local 'media' outlets"in a recent Facebook post.

DOES SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN JAMES GREEN LIVE IN HIS DISTRICT?

John E. Settle,Jr.James Green is ending a four year term on the Shreveport City Council. He currently serves as council president.Green has previously served without distinction on the council. The same can be said for his current term.

BE A PART OF DEMOCRACY AND HELP WITH CADDO ELECTIONS

As American citizens, we ALL have an obligation to go vote.Geez, so many citizens in many countries worldwide do not have this privilege.So much for the civics lecture.So, lets assume you do vote in Caddo elections. Be that for the U.S. president, U.S.

LEVETTE FULLER--I REGRET YOU ARE NOT RUNNING FOR REELECTION

I am your constituent, a concerned citizen, and a journalist.I did not know you before you qualified for the council in 2018.Since then I have followed your actions closely as a council member.I have not been silent in my comments and my writings about you.I have discussed you often.

Senator Tarver: Stop Game Playing on Mayors Race

In all due respect, your dilly dallying in announcing your intentions on becoming a candidate for Shreveport mayor has gone on too long. As in way too long.You have the funds.You have the big dog Baton Rouge political consulting firm on stand by.

FOCUS SB WANTS TO PUBLISH INFORMATION ON MAYORAL AND CANDIDATE FORUMS

Qualifying for this year’s mayoral and city council elections is July 20 - July 22.FOCUS SB is happy to assist getting the word out on the various forums that will be conducted to educate Shreveport voters.Please send the following information:1. date2. location - building and street address3.

WAS IT ONLY ANOTHER POLTICAL LUNCH FOR SENATOR TARVER?

Of course it was. If you know Gregg Tarver, everything is political.Politics is the main reason for the monthly Caddo Republican lunch, not the weather.

NEW SHREVEPORT CITY MARSHAL SHOULD HAVE AUDIT CONDUCTED

James Jefferson is the new Shreveport City MarshalJefferson took the oath of office last Mon. (June 27) after the untimely and unfortunate death of then city marshal Charlie Caldwell.Jefferson was Caldwell's chief deputy.

CITY COUNCILMAN ALAN JACKSON MISLEADS CEDAR GROVE RESIDENTS

Alan Jackson is the appointed council representative for District E.He recently posted the following text:“Great Day residents of District E,“Today is a new day in Shreveport, as the district lines have changed.

SANITY RULED ON SURETY BOND RECYCLING VOTE DUE TO ODD CIRCUMSTANCES AT COUNCIL MEETING

Without his church member Tabitha Taylor by his side, Shreveport Council President James Green looked and acted like a lost puppy dog at the Shreveport City Council meeting on Tuesday.

CITY COUNCILMAN ALAN JACKSON MISLEADS CEDAR GROVE RESIDENTS

Alan Jackson is the appointed council representative for District E.He recently posted the following text:“Great Day residents of District E,“Today is a new day in Shreveport, as the district lines have changed.