Steven Jackson Endorsed By George Soros Funded Political Party

On Wednesday mayoral candidate Steven Jackson announced his endorsement by the Working Families Party (WFP). George Soros and his Open Society Foundation have financed the WFP.The WFP is an outgrowth of the socialist New Party. The goal of this group is to push the Democratic party to the left.

Perkins Outdistances Tyler In Recent Reporting Period—By Big Margin

All candidates on the November 6 ballot were required to submit campaign financial reports to the Louisiana Ethics Administration on Monday of this week. The reporting period is from September 28 through October 17.  These reports give major insight into the status of campaigns.

Tyler's 2019 Budget To Spend More Than Revenues

Yep, its true. The operating budget that Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler presented to the Shreveport City Council last week proposes more expenditures than estimated revenues.Technically the budget will not be in the red. Tyler intends to spend over $5.

First Look At Mayor Tyler's Proposed 2019 Budget

The Shreveport City Charter requires that the 2019 operating budget be adopted on December 11, 2018. Mayor Tyler introduced her proposed budget at the Council meeting  on Tuesday.

Campaign Contributions And Poll Show Tyler In Trouble

There’s an old saying in politics that money does not vote. But money gets votes. Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s recently released campaign finance reports show that her candidacy is not doing well, to put it mildly.

Perkins Outraises Tyler In Reporting Period

Yes, it IS big news. Actually, BIG BIG news.On January 1 of this year, Adrian Perkins was a virtual unknown to Shreveport voters. He was still a student at Harvard Law School.Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler had the highest name recognition of any elected official north of Baton Rouge.

Mayor Tyler Chooses Political Endorsements Over Forum

Yes, there have been many, many mayoral forums. Like 10, or maybe 11. And all the mayoral candidates are suffering from “forum fatigue.”But only 3 were televised. Tuesday at LSUS, Wednesday at Centenary College and Thursday at Southern University Shreveport.

Is Shreveport Getting Railroaded On Lake Street?

It sounds simple. And in theory it is.But theory and reality rarely match up. Such is the case with the Lake Street railroad crossing.The goal is to re-open the railroad crossing between Spring Street and the Clyde Fant Parkway. This section has been blocked off since January 2015.

Council Candidates Campaign Finance Reports

Campaign finance reports for all candidates on the November 6 primary ballot were due by Tuesday October 9. The reports cover the period from March 1 through September 27.Candidates for Council District A face incumbent Willie Bradford.

Mayoral Candidate Steven Jackson Violates State Ethics Law

Steven Jackson’s mayor campaign billboards tout him as the “Champion for the Community”. Maybe the message should be “Champion for my boss”.Jackson has been employed by David Raines Community Health Center (DRCHC) since the spring of 2015. He was elected to the Caddo Commission in December 2015.

What Shreveport's Mayoral Candidate Finance Reports Reveal

Although the latest mayoral campaign reports are somewhat dated, they certainly provide important insight into the campaigns of Ollie Tyler, Adrian Perkins, Jim Taliaferro, Steven Jackson and Lee O. Savage.The reports were due on Tuesday of this week.

STEVEN JACKSON NOT INVITED TO FORUM…HINT HINT

Political reality eventually sinks in on even the most hardheaded candidates. Whether or not it has with mayoral candidate Steven Jackson is still an open question. But he should have gotten a big hint this week.

SAVAGE UNDERWRITES CAMPAIGN IN BIG WAY

It’s one thing to say that you believe in yourself, and another to virtually underwrite your campaign. But no one ever accused Lee O. Savage of being a “traditional” political candidate.Savage has loaned his campaign $21,246.75.Savage had $3605 campaign funds on hand as of September 27.

TALIAFERRO MAYORAL CAMPAIGN IS SHORT ON FUNDS

It may be too early to turn off the lights, but mayoral hopeful Jim Taliaferro’s campaign is almost out of gas.Taliaferro had campaign funds on hand as of September 27 of only $6956. He has raised $31,415 during this race.Taliaferro had two max contributions of $2,500.

JACKSON'S CAMPAIGN REPORT REFLECTS POOR SHOWING

Mayoral candidate Steven Jackson is long on talk, but short on funds for his campaign.Jackson has only raised $25,306 for his mayoral race. He has loans of $5500.Jackson has receipts on hand as of September 27 of $23,139. Jackson had one max contribution of $2,500.