LEADERSHIP VS. EXPERIENCE: WHITEHORN COMES UP SHORT

By: Bill Wilson • Contributing Columnist Let us not be confused between leadership and experience. This Caddo sheriff’s election has one candidate claiming he is the only one with law enforcement experience. This is true.

CADDO COMMISSIONER CANDIDATE FRANCINE BROWN EVICTED FROM AIRBNB

Francine "Monro" Brown is a candidate for the Caddo Commissioner District 6 seat in the upcoming March 23 election. Handy Giles is currently filling this position as an interim commissioner.Brown is opposed by Steffon Jones, who previously served as the District 6 commissioner.

IS CADDO SHERIFF CANDIDATE WHITEHORN RUNNING AN ANTI- SHERIFF PRATOR CAMPAIGN?

Henry Whitehorn has a website for his sheriff's race. Here are some recent posting: (verbatim quotes):1. If you didn't like the policies of the former Sheriff, then it’s time to vote for the change you want to see.2..

CADDO EARLY VOTING STARTS THIS SATURDAY MARCH 9

The March 23 election will be for Caddo Sheriff, United States presidential candidates, Caddo Republican Party Executive Committee, and Caddo Democrat Party Executive Committee.The Caddo Commission District 7 commissioner is also on the ballot.

DOES CADDO COMMISSION REALLY NEED TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY ON GUN VIOLENCE?

It’s a question that will no doubt be the subject of extended discussion at the Caddo Commission meeting on Thursday.

WHAT IS A "LAND-BASED" CASINO UNDER THE SHREVEPORT SMOKEFREE AIR ORDINANCE

With great fanfare, the Shreveport City Council passed an amendment to the city's smokefree ordinance in May of last year. The ordinance was advertised as a remedy for the Shreveport riverfront casinos who had lost revenues from the smokefree requirements enacted in 2021.

CADDO PARISH ASSESSOR ELECT WEBB TO HOLD FUNDRAISER

Regina Webb won the run-off November election for Caddo Parish Assessor. She takes office on January 1, 2025.Webb is having a Meet & Great fundraiser on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Lawler Title Company, located at 1008 Professional Drive West in Shreveport.

QUESTIONS ON WHITEHORN'S SPD AND CAO SERVICE AND HIS CAMPAIGN FOR SHERIFF

Henry Whitehorn is touting his administrative and law enforcement experience on the campaign trail to be elected Caddo Sheriff. He cites his service as the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) chief and his tenure as Shreveport chief administrative officer (CFO) as a candidate qualifications.

QUESTIONS ON WHITEHORN'S SPD AND CAO SERVICE AND HIS CAMPAIGN FOR SHERIFF

Henry Whitehorn is touting his administrative and law enforcement experience on the campaign trail to be elected Caddo Sheriff. He cites his service as the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) chief and his tenure as Shreveport chief administrative officer (CFO) as a candidate qualifications.

WHITEHORN'S BUSINESS ENTITY NOT IN GOOD STANDING WITH SECRETARY OF STATE

Henry Whitehorn is a candidate for Caddo sheriff.Whitehorn started a limited liability company on Jan. 10 of last year--Whitehorn Strategies & Solutions LLC.The filing with the Louisiana Secretary of State lists Whitehorn as the registered agent and manager.

WHY DID THEN CAO WHITEHORN NOT CORRECT ALLEGED CURRENT OVERBILLING OF WATER BILLS?

Shreveport attorney Jerry Harper appeared before the Shreveport City Council on Monday, Feb. 26.He discussed his findings on the current billing practice of Shreveport Water & Sewer Department.He elaborated on his topic in an appearance on KEEL Radio's Mike and McCarty show this morning.

SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS JACKSON AND BOWMAN LEAD APPROVAL OF BOND PACKAGE

On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Shreveport City Council approved an April ballot to approve a proposed $256 million package of bond projects. The vote was 5-2, with council members James Green and Tabatha Taylor voting "no".

MAJOR OUT-OF-PARISH CONTRIBUTORS TO NICKELSON CAMPAIGN

Caddo Sheriff candidate John Nickelson's most recent campaign finance report reflected more than $11,500 from donors OUTSIDE Caddo Parish. This report covered the time period from Dec. 19 through Feb. 12.

MAJOR OUT-OF-PARISH CONTRIBUTORS TO WHITEHORN CAMPAIGN

Caddo Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn's most recent campaign finance report reflected more than $54,000 in contributions from donors OUTSIDE Caddo Parish. This report covered the time period from Dec. 19 through Feb. 12.

WHY DID THEN CAO WHITEHORN NOT CORRECT ALLEGED CURRENT OVERBILLING OF WATER BILLS?

Shreveport attorney Jerry Harper appeared before the Shreveport City Council on Monday, Feb. 26.He discussed his findings on the current billing practice of Shreveport Water & Sewer Department.He elaborated on his topic in an appearance on KEEL Radio's Mike and McCarty show this morning.