ADRIAN PERKINS BIG WINNER IN CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Upstart mayoral candidate Adrian Perkins has had great success in raising campaign funds.His campaign report indicates that he has raised more money this year that incumbent mayor Ollie Tyler.Perkins has total receipts of $132,004.17 as compared to Tyler’s receipts of $120,323.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FANTASY SPORTS BETTING?

 Well, if you don’t have a clue what fantasy sports are, then your answer is probably a big “what?” If you are one of the thousands or maybe hundreds of thousands of sports fans who love to “wager”, not gamble, on sports games, then you are probably all in.

Mayor Ollie Tyler's Campaign Finance Report

All candidates for political office have a campaign finance report that must be filed by Tuesday, October 9.Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler is the only mayoral candidate whose report is presently online.Tyler has campaign receipts of $120,323.28. The total disbursements $54,314.04.

WHAT COUNCIL CANDIDATES PROMISE..AND WHAT THEY CAN DELIVER

Voters for City Council candidates get many messages during the campaigns from the candidates. Almost all of these are based on good government principles. Some can not be actually accomplished by a council member, either acting alone or with a majority of the Council.

Needle Exchange Program—No Brainer Or Hot Potato?

Well, it depends on who you ask. And if you are running for re election.The introduction of an ordinance to authorize the establishment of a needle exchange program raised a few eyebrows at the Council work session on Monday September 9.

Is Sears Building Good Option For New Shreveport Police Headquarters?

An issue that Shreveport’s next mayor will need to address early next year is the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) headquarters building on the corner of Texas Avenue and Murphy Street.

Voter Turnout For November Primary Election A Big Unknown

Voter turnout is always a major concern for political candidates. And it is no different for Shreveport mayoral and council candidates this year.The primary is on Tuesday, Nov 6. The run-off election is on Saturday December 8. Both days can be problematic for candidates and their supporters.

Candidate Issues For Voter Consideration

The Shreveport mayoral and council campaigns often appear to be more of beauty contests than fact driven contests. And in the forums, candidates often sound like parrots as they all answer the same questions. With incumbents, the obvious factors are job performance while in office.

How Much Are You Paying Steven Jackson To Campaign For Mayor?

Who really knows?Jackson is employed by the David Raines Community Health Centers. The website indicates that he is a the community development coordinator.David Raines is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides health care to citizens without regard to insurance or income.

Will Water Billing Problems Sink Mayor Tyler In November Election?

If anyone ever doubted that Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler is not in a “full speed ahead, damn the torpedoes” re-election mode, the recent refunds for excessive sewage charges should answer that question.On Friday, Sept. 7, city government sent checks to 12 local businesses totaling over $230,000.

Pay And Duties Of Elected Officials

Caddo commissioners are the top paid. And Caddo Parish school board members the lowest. Based on the budget sizes of each group, Commissioners are overpaid by a large measure. And school board members just the opposite.

Shreveport Mayor's Race Enters Home Stretch

Labor Day traditionally is the kickoff for local contested elections. And this election season is no different. Other than several forums, the campaigns of the Shreveport mayoral candidates have been relatively quiet.Counting from Sunday, Sept. 9, there are fewer than 60 days to the Tuesday, Nov.

Without Dr. Artis Cash This Election Season Is Not The Same

Its almost been two years since my good friend Dr. Artis Cash unexpectedly died. Time goes by…seemingly faster and faster. And I still miss our every other day telephone conferences about local politics.

What's Next For Shreveport Mayoral And Council Candidates?

Now that the Shreveport election for mayor and council members is less than 60 days away, the local campaigns should become more foreground to Shreveport voters.Schools have been back in session for several weeks and the last major summer holiday has passed.

Shreveport Water Department Audit Is Caught Up In Election Politics

It comes from everywhere in Shreveport — sewage from commercial water customers. The $64 question is if the city is unlawfully billing for sewage? And, if so, how much has been overcharged and where is the money?