DEFINITIONS FOR THOSE WHO DISLIKE AND DISDAIN MY EDITORIALS

JOHN E. SETTLE JR. EDITOR FOCUS SB NEWS SETTLETALKHard-hitting political writers rarely, if ever, win popularity contests.If that's one's goal, then writing social columns is a better choice.I publish this area's, if not the state's, best social columnist: Maggie Martin.

CHANCE TO REVIEW PROPOSED SHREVEPORT REDISTRICTING MAPS

JOHN E. SETTLE JRShreveport City Council members Levette Fuller, John Nickelson and Grayson Boucher have coordinated a public viewing of the proposed redistricting maps for the city of Shreveport.This event will be  Mon. June 6 at Southfield School Auditorium from 5 - 8 p.m.

STEFFON JONES DESERVES TO COMPLETE TERM OF LYNN CAWTHORNE

 By John E. Settle, Jr.Steffon Jones has served on the Caddo Commission since Nov. 29 of last year.He was selected as the interim commissioner for District 6 following the resignation of Lynn Cawthorne.The election is on the November ballot to complete the term ending in January 2024.

DO NOT MISS THIS WEEK'S EDITION!

WHAT DO CHANDLER, MONTGOMERY, AND JACOBS HAVE IN COMMON WITH GREEN, TAYLOR AND LATTIER?

JOHN E. SETTLE JRThis is a quiz for readers of The Inquisitor.The time frame is from July of last year through today.

MY WATER IS ABOUT TO BE CUT OFF, MY GARBAGE NOT PICKED UP, AND I EMAILED THE CITY AND MY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

JOHN E. SETTLE JRAnd I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and limited transportation.I have lived, worked and voted in Shreveport all my life.My kids live out of state, and I am a widow.My kids have given me a smart phone, programmed it and taught me how to use it..sorta.

WHO IS BEHIND THE "BLOCK SETTLE'S CITY EMAIL DOMAIN" COVERUP?

JOHN E. SETTLE JRHere are the facts:1. My email access to the city of Shreveport's email domain was blocked by the city's IT director Keith Hanson on May 4.2. Hanson has acknowledged in writing he blocked access, and that is was blocked until May 17.3.

DID YOU MISS THE CIRCUS, KANGAROO COURT AND DOG & PONY SHOW YESTERDAY?

JOHN E. SETTLE JRThe Shreveport city council had its Mon. work session/administrative conference yesterday.If you missed the first 30 minutes or so during the citizen comments, then you need to view it on Mayor Adrian Perkins FB page.

IS TALIAFERRO A SLAM DUNK FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT C ELECTION?

JOHN E. SETTLE JRJim Taliaferro recently announced he would not pursue his latest political dream of becoming Shreveport mayor.

WHO REQUESTED PUBLISHER'SACCESS TO CITY EMAIL DOMAIN BE BLOCKED?

On May 4, my access to the city email domain of Shreveportla.gov was blocked by the city's Information Technology (IT) office.This resulted in my inability to email council members and city officials on any matter using the shreveportla.gov address.As of Wednesday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER(S) BLOCK CITIZEN’S EMAILS TO CITY OFFICIALS

JOHN E. SETTLE JRDo you ever email your council representative using the Shreveportla.gov email address?How about emailing a department head to report a water/sewer issue, big pothole or dilapidated house in the neighborhood?Do you ever try to email and pay your water bill online?

WHO REALLY IS MARVIN MOHAMMED AND WHAT’S HIS STORY?

JOHN E. SETTLE JRIf one has ever watched a city council meeting, the name Marvin Mohammed is probably familiar.Marvin generally speaks during the comment period.His comments are known to be disjointed, convoluted  and filled with mispronounced or misused words.

CITY ATTORNEY FAILS TO ANSWER EMAIL ON TESTIMONY OF ASSIST. CITY ATTORNEY BEFORE THE COUNCIL

At the Shreveport City Council meeting on April 26, chief deputy city attorney Danielle Brown advised the council that the proposed amendment to the Architectural and Engineering Selection Process (Ord. 72 of 2922) had a definition of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) office .

CORRECTION--JUNE 20 IS DEADLINE FOR REDISTRICTING

Here are important dates for the upcoming Shreveport city council elections:      June 20 is deadline to submit redistricting maps to the Lousiana Secretary of State.      July 20-22  are the qualifying dates for the council races.      Nov. 8 is the  primary election for the council elections.

THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT NEEDS A FULL TIME, NOT PART TIME,  CITY ATTORNEY

JOHN E. SETTLE JRRon Lattier is THE city attorney for the city of Shreveport.His salary is $169,500 plus benefits.The 2021 budget for the city attorney's office exceeds $1.2 million.Lattier is only PART TIME city attorney.Lattier has a private practice of law.