Is proposed 13% city pay raise sustainable?

KEN KREFFTContributing ColumnistMayor Adrian Perkins, flanked by three city council members -- Tabatha Taylor, James Green and Jerry Bowman Jr. – made an announcement at a press conference on Friday, Dec. 17, to grant all Shreveport city employees a 13% pay increase.

How will spay/neuter ordinance affect Caddo Parish citizens?

JOHN-PAUL YOUNG Caddo Commission If you’ve been following the news about Caddo Parish’s new mandatory spay/neuter ordinance, you may know that the law passed 10-1. But you may not know exactly how the law will affect you and your pets.

CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ATTEND NEXT COUNCIL MEETINGS SHOULD BE OFF THE  CLOCK

Government plaza was a busy meeting ground last week for city employees, including police and fire.At the Mon. (Dec 13), council work session a large number city employees were in the chambers and the overflow room. Comments from citizens, mainly city workers, lasted approximately 90 minutes.

TIMELINE AND PLAYERS ON SHREVEPORT PAY RAISE ACTIONS LAST WEEK

Well, the old adage is that the wheels of government move slow, as in real slow.  Such has generally been the case in Shreveport, but not last week.On Monday (Dec. 13) the Shreveport City Council had its work session/administrative conference.

QUESTIONS ON PROPOSED CITY PAYRAISES FOR ALL SHREVEPORT EMPLOYEES

Santa arrived early for Shreveport city employees on Friday afternoon. He  did not brings gifts but a hope to fatten their wallets next month.Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins announced that a proposal will be introduced at the council's next meeting on Dec.

SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATOR ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAIN APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE O’CALLAGHAN

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeanette Garrett recently announced her plans to retire from the bench on Jan. 6, 2022.The Louisiana Supreme Court, acting through Shreveport’s Justice Scott Crichton,has appointed Caddo district Judge Brady O’Callaghan to fill Garrett’s seat.

BOSSIER CITY MAYOR CHANDLER IN VIOLATION OF CITY CHARTER

Tommy Chandler took the oath of office as Bossier City mayor on July 1 of this year.At that time and as of Thursday, noon press deadline, Chandler is an elected member of the Republican State Central Committee (RSCC).Section 4.

MILLENIUM STUDIO PURCHASE BY CITY NOT A DONE DEAL

According to Shreveport's Economic Director Drew Mouton, the passage of a budget amendment at the Shreveport city council meeting on Tues. was just a precursor to the possible purchase of the Millenium Studios by the city of Shreveport.

WILL CADDO COMMISSION PAY $325,000 TO MPC IN 2022?

JOHN E. SETTLE JR. The new year will bring in a big change in Caddo Parish zoning and land use planning.Caddo Parish will no longer be subject to the jurisdiction of the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC), which then becomes the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission.

COUNCIL DEADLOCKS ON PAY RAISE VOTE

KEN KREFFTContributing ColumnistA 3-3 tie vote at the Dec. 14 Shreveport City Council meeting defeated the proposed 13% pay raise for Shreveport police officers and firefighters.

BIG ISSUES AWAIT NEW DISTRICT E COUNCIL APPOINTEE

By the time this is published, Governor John Bel Edwards may have made his appointment for the Shreveport City Council District E open seat. This new member will be welcomed to the Big Show with a plateful of upcoming votes, most of which will not be easy ones.

BIG FEDERAL TAX LIEN FILED AGAINST SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM

From the get-go, the Shreveport Aquarium has had major challenges in paying its bills.At one time, unpaid construction companies had filed liens totaling in excess of $238,000 for unpaid moneys against the aquarium.

SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATOR EXPLAINS APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE O'CALLAGHAN

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeanette Garett recently announced her plans to retire from the bench on Jan. 6, 2022.The Louisiana Supreme Court, acting through Shreveport's  Justice Scott Crichton, has appointed Caddo district Judge Brady O'Callaghan to fill Garrett's seat.

JUDGE  O’CALLAGHAN APPOINTED INTERIM FOR JUDGE GARRETT

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeanette Garrett recently announced her plans to retire from the bench on Jan. 6, 2022.Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Scott Crichton has appointed Caddo district Judge Brady O'Callaghan to fill Garrett's seat until a replacement is elected.

TWO FULL PAGES OF INDY BOWL COVERAGE PLUS 

This week's FOCUS SB/The Inquisitor has Indy Bowl coverage:  the shuttle locations, free Indy Bowl events this week, and much more.Plus Colvin Roberson's Sports page with much more sports coverage.Get a free copy at the Independence Bowl office while supplies last when you buy tickets to  the game.