PARKS AND ELLIS SAY THEY ARE DISTRICT A RESIDENTS

Carmen Parks has  emailed saying that she is a resident of District A.Frederick Ellis has emailed saying that he also is resident of District A.The Shreveport city council will interview the candidates on Mon. starting at 9 a.m.The issues of residency can be discussed at that meeting.

LARRY ENGLISH’S SHREVEPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE

The big news is that former Shreveport resident Larry English is coming to the rescue of Shreveport!English, who is “sheltering in Harlem” from Covid-19, recently failed in his effort to “sell” another Cross Bayou development to the Shreveport city council.

DEAR GABBY, IT’S BACK TO WORK, BUT WHAT DOES THIS REALLY MEAN?

Dear Gabby,My employer informed me that all was clear, and it was time to return back to work. I feel like a school boy starting his first day of school.

REVIEW OF THE CANDIDATES FOR VACANT SHREVEPORT  CITY COUNCIL SEAT

Fourteen citizens have submitted their names for selection of the replacement of Willie Bradford as the interim representative for District A. A special teleconference council meeting will start at 9 a.m. on Monday.

18 PAGES OF POSITIVE NEWS!!

This week’s FOCUS SB is all positive news!Flip the paper over, andThe Inquisitor is 14 pages of crimeSubscribe today at http://www.theinquisitor.com

FOURTEEN CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT A—NOT THIRTEEN

Add Joyce M. Gilmer to the list of applicants to fill on an interim basis the seat of Willie Bradford representing council district A.The council will meet Monday by teleconference to interview candidates beginning at 9 a.m.

GOVERNOR SHOULD EXTEND TELECONFERENCE ORDER FOR GOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an emergency proclamation on March 16 which included authorization of attendance at essential governmental meetings via teleconference or video conference.This Stay-at-Home Order has been extended through May 15.

THIRTEEN APPLICANTS FOR INTERIM DISTRICT A COUNCIL SEAT

The following resumes and applications were received by today’s deadline by the Clerk of the Council. They are listed in alphabetical order:Lloyd AndersonTierra Rose BlakeNjeri CamaraMarvkevea CampbellFrederick T. Ellis, Sr.Trinity Catherine GoinesDr.

IS SHREVEPORT AIRPORT DIRECTOR ON LEAVE DURING COVID-19?

The following public records request was made to Wade Davis, the Shreveport Airport Authority Director:“Please provide the following1.Parking lot loss of revenues YTD2.Anticipated parking lot revenues for remainder of year3.Loss of boarding revenues YTD4.

SELECTION FACTORS FOR DISTRICT APPOINTMENT

On Mon. May 11 the Shreveport city council will interview potential candidates for the interim District A council position created by the resignation of Willie Bradford.The special council meeting will be conducted by ZOOM as well as the interviews.

SUMMARY OF SHREVEPORT  PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS

This is breakdown forwarded by Chief Financial Officer Sherricka Field-Jones to the Shreveport city council. (The chart is difficult to copy , although it is attached to prior article “Potential Budget Cuts for City of Shreveport.

POTENTIAL BUDGETS CUTS CITY OF SHREVEPORT

Shreveport’s Chief Financial Officer Sherricka Jones has forwarded to Shreveport city council members budget reductions totaling $19.3 million. Jones advised that additional measures are being considered although not yet finalized.

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL CAN DELAY APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT A INTERIM COUNCIL MEMBER

Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a public health emergency declaration on Mar. 11.One of the provisions of this executive order suspended legal deadlines which includes the 20-day deadline for a governing body to appoint an interim office-holder of a declared  vacancy.

RESTAURANTS CAN BUS TABLES BUT NOT SERVE?

Yes, it’s true.Chiefs can cook the food .. with or without a mask .Patio tables can be enjoyed by restaurant patrons.Masked Restaurant staff can bus the patio tables once you leave.But the same masked staff can not actually bring the food to patio patrons even if wearing gloves!

WHERE CAN YOU PATIO DINE?

FOCUS SB wants to publish a list of all Caddo Bossier restaurants that now have patio dining in this Friday’s May 8 edition.Please advise of all restaurants that now feature dining outside.