PLACE BETS ON THURSDAY’S CADDO COMMISSION MEETING

The circus is back in town. It arrived Monday afternoon at the Caddo Commission work session.The circus is still in town.

CORRECTED -IS CADDO COMMISSIONER VICTOR THOMAS GUILTY OF MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE

Caddo Commissioner Victor Thomas is the parliamentarian of the Caddo Commission.At the Commission’s work session on Monday (Oct.20) Thomas turned off the microphone of fellow Commissioner Grace Ann Blake during the meeting WITHOUT her permission.

IS CADDO COMMISSIONER VICTOR THOMAS GUILITY OF MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE

Caddo Commissioner Victor Thomas is the parliamentarian of the Caddo Commission. At the Commission’s work session on Monday (Oct.20) Thomas turned off the microphone of fellow Commissioner Grace Ann Blake during the meeting WITHOUT her permission.

DID CADDO COMMISSION PRESIDENT AND PARLIAMENTARIAN ACT INAPPROPRIATELY AT WORK SESSION YESTERDAY

Fireworks popped at the Caddo Commission work session yesterday.Caddo Commission president Stormy Gage-Watts called a Point of Order to interrupt Caddo Commissioner John Atkins when he was asking questions of the Administration.

CADDO COMMISSION WORK SESSION A CIRCUS WITH NO PARISH ATTORNEYS PRESENT

The Caddo Commission work session yesterday turned into a circus—lead by ringmaster Stormy Gage-Watts who acted out in a big, big-time fashion.The fact that neither the Parish attorney nor assistant attorney were present was unfortunate for many reasons.

CADDO COMMISSION WORK SESSION VALID MEETING A CIRCUS WITH NO PARISH ATTORNEYS PRESENT

The Caddo Commission work session yesterday turned into a circus—lead by ringmaster Stormy Gage-Watts who acted out in a big, big-time fashion.The fact that neither the Parish attorney nor assistant attorney were present was unfortunate for many reasons.

WILL LITIGATION BE NECESSARY TO HAVE CADDO PARISH PAY COMMISSIONER KRACMAN’S ATTORNEY FEES

Caddo Commissioner Chris Kracman was sued for defamation. The lawsuit named him individually, not in his capacity as a Caddo commissioner. Caddo Parish attorney Donna Frazier refused to provide representation for Kracman when the suit was filed.

FINES SHOULD BE LEVIED FOR USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES WITH NO PERMIT

Shreveport City Ordinance 62-27 requires a SPAR permit for use of city facilities. This ordinance has NO penalties for violations. The recent Humor and Huntington party at the Red River District was NOT permitted.

BIG PARTY IN RED RIVER DISTRICT WITH NO SPAR PERMIT OR SECURITY

At a time when the Shreveport Police Department is concerned about large gatherings in areas with no permits, the SPD overlooked a major event in the Red River District.This past Friday the Huntington Alumni Association had a big party in the Red River District.

REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON CAN EXPLAIN ETHICS VIOLATIONS AT DDA EVENT TOMORROW

Representative Steven Jackson will speak at the DDA Extend Your Day drop in tomorrow (Tues.) at the Petroleum Club. The event, from 4:30 to 7 pm, is open to the public.

Louisiana Lawmaker Wants Ethics Fines Waived After Years Of Failing To Submit Required Paperwork

Julie O'Donoghue – Louisiana IlluminatorOctober 17, 2025  State Rep.

VAPE SHOP AND SPAR PERMIT ORDINANCES NEED TWEAKS

In September the Shreveport City Council enacted a comprehensive ordinance to regulate vape shops and vape shop employees. The ordinance applies to retailers who derive more than 25% of retail sales from vape products.As written, this standard is unenforceable.

WHY DOES PORT NEED 100 ACRE COMMERCIAL/RETAIL TRACT COSTING $23.5 MILLION

In August of this year, the Port of Caddo-Bossier purchased two tracts of land at a cost of . $23,581,000. One tract was approximately 650 acres, and the other was 350 acres.The boundaries of the 1000 acres are Flournoy-Lucas Road, Highway 1, Leonard Road and Bayou Pierre and Sand Beach Bayou.

DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST CADDO COMMISSIONER KRACMAN DISMISSED

Caddo District Judge Ramon Lafitte has signed a Joint Motion to Dismiss With Prejudice in the litigation filed by James Silvio, Karim Merchant, Rajan Khadka, and Edgemont Holdings, LLC against Chris Kracman.The suit named Kracman individually versus in his capacity as a Caddo Commissioner.

TIMELINES FOR SPD AREA OFFICES, SUBSTATIONS, AND NEW HQ

Very timely information was provided to the Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday concerning the Shreveport Police Department offices:1.      The Kingston Road Area 4 office should be open by the end of this month;2.