UPCOMING CADDO SHERIFF ELECTION WILL FOCUS ATTENTION ON ABSENTEE BALLOT FLAPS

The recent litigation over the results of the Caddo sheriff election on Nov.

DID CADDO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS DROP THE BALL ON ABSENTEE BALLOTS?

In the Caddo sheriff runoff election on Nov. 18 there were multiple documented problems with absentee ballots--specifically the correct completion of the flap on the absentee ballot envelope that contained the ballot.

SERIOUS QUESTIONS ABOUT WHITEHORN'S CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS!

Caddo sheriff candidate Henry L. Whitehorn filed four campaign finance reports in 2023.The first covered the period from June 1 through Sept. 4. This is the 30 days prior-to-primary report. The second report was for the time period from Sept. 5 through Sept. 24.

SHOULD GOVERNOR LANDRY APPOINT ERNIE ROBERSON TO CADDO ELECTIONS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS?

The Caddo Board of Supervisors has been in the news--and not in a good way since the debacleconcerning absentee ballots in the Caddo Sheriff run off election on Nov. 18.

WIRE FRAUD SPD OFFICER PAID OVER $200,000 ON AD LEAVE BEFORE RESIGNATION

Last week former SPD Lieutenant Jeffery Peters plead guilty to a federal charge of wire fraud. Peters was paid over $13,000 for overtime hours he did not work.Under pressure of being fired, Peters retired in July of last year (2023).

NEW CADDO SHERIFF WILL FACE KEY STAFF RETIREMENTS!

Caddo Parish will have a new sheriff on July 1 of this year.Steve Prator took the oath of office for sheriff on July 1, 2000. Almost all of the key staff positions in the sheriff's office have been held by individuals for over 25 years. These people can retire with a generous retirement payment.

BAD MOVE BY SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL APPROVING OPEN CONTAINERS FOR RED RIVER ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT THIS WEEK

Shreveport City Council jumped the gun by voting to allow open containers in the Red River District on Tues.The justification for the vote, as expressed by new council chair Alan Jackson was pathetic at best, saying this change was needed now to jump start business in the Red River District.

DDA DIRECTOR'S HYPOCRISY REFLECTIVE OF INACTION UNTIL CALLED OUT BY SETTLE

Last week's SettleTalk, "DDA Director Dunn Sets Bad Example for Downtown Property Owners," was online to subscribers at 3 p.m. last Thursday (Jan. 4). This was after an email listing of articles was sent to over 5,000 addresses. This email listed the referenced SettleTalk.

CHALLENGES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED FOR THE MARCH CADDO SHERIFF’S RACE

The stage is set for a third rematch in the Caddo sheriff’s race between John Nickelson and Henry Whitehorn. Actually, it is only the second head-to-head vote since the first was the primary with six candidates.

DDA DIRECTOR DUNN SETS BAD EXAMPLE FOR DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS

In a perfect world, board members of a governmental entity lead by example. In the real world some do just the opposite. DDA director Drayden Dunn falls into the latter category.Not only is Dunn a DDA board member, but he is also vice-chairman of the board.

WHITEHORN'S POSITION ON SHERIFF RE-ELECTION IS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING

I am extremely disappointed in comments made by Caddo Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn following the election challenge by candidate John Nickelson.My position is reflective of who I am:a. A military veteran serving four years as Capt. in USAFb. A transplant from S.C by way of Ga. and Ca.

CORRECTION: OLDHAM SAYS NO TAXES WERE UNPAID BECAUSE OUT OF COUNTRY

In Jan. the new members of the Louisiana legislature will take office. One of these will be Steven Jackson, who is currently a Caddo Commissioner.Jackson is wrapping up two terms of office that have been controversial to say the least.Jackson barely won the election over Dr.

CORRECTION: ALANA OLDHAM ADVISES SHE LIVED IN EUROPE THE YEARS NO STATE INCOME TAXES PAID

Elections for the Democrat State Central Committee will be in March of next year.Voters should be aware of information of record concerning several of the candidates.Roy Burrell has not filed his State of Louisiana tax returns for 2020, 2021, and 2022.

MUCH LIKE HIS INITIAL ELECTION TO COMMISSION, BURRELL SKATES BY ON RE-ELECTION

Much like some other local politicians, Caddo Commissioner Roy Burrell seemingly can't live without a public paycheck.At practically every meeting of the Commission, Burrell brings up his past service as an elected official on the public dole.

SHREVEPORT SENDS A STALKER AND LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPERSONATOR TO BATON ROUGE

In Jan. the new members of the Louisiana legislature will take office. One of these will be Steven Jackson, who is currently a Caddo Commissioner.Jackson is wrapping up two terms of office that have been controversial to say the least.Jackson barely won the election over Dr.