NEW CADDO COMMISSIONER BLAKE WILL CHANGE COMMISSION VOTING DYNAMICS

Grace Ann Blake was sworn in as the interim Caddo Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Jim Taliaferro on Tues. Sept. 5. Blake is a conservative Republican, and she replaces Democrat Ron Cothran.Now the party split on the Commission is even with six Democrats and six Republicans.

WHY HAS "A CERTAIN PERSON" NOT MADE APPOINTMENTS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE?

Seemingly a councilman would want his district to be represented on Mayor Arceneaux's Capital improvements Committee which will make recommendations to the City Council for a 2024 bond election.Even though council members have had several weeks to nominate two of their district citizens to the...

DESPITE A MALCONTENT SPEAKING NONSENSE, THE SHEVEPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE GETS OFF TO A GOOD START

Seemingly its always the case. Bring a group of people together for a planning meeting and someone tries to show his ignorance by speaking out on frivolous issues. And the first meeting of Shreveport Mayor Arceneaux’s Capital Improvement Committee proved no different.The committee has 19 members.

WANT TO LEARN WHY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS RAISING MONEY FOR MEGA MILLIONAIRE? GO TO OPEN HOUSE ON SEPT. 12

The Community Foundation is raising money for New Orleans blue blood John Georges. His net worth is reported to be $350 million. He owns newspapers in New Orleans (2), Baton Rouge and Arcadian along with Shreveport.The Foundation is seeking donations for a journalism fund.

SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN JACKSON ADVERTISES REAL ESTATE ON COUNCIL FB PAGE. SEE FOR YOURSELF BELOW!

Shreveport councilman Alan Jackson is violating the Louisiana ethics code for public officials. But it's not the first time for Jackson. He previously used council staff to send out an email for a campaign announcement seeking donations.

WHY GIVE FOR THE BAD WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

The Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNL) is a non-profit organization.The foundation holds itself out as the Guardian Angel for the northwest Louisiana area, providing funding for needed and worthwhile projects.

WILL "A THE CERTAIN PERSON" -- JAMES GREEN -- DO THE RIGHT THING?

Shreveport councilwoman Ursula Bowman stated at the last meeting to the council that she was " going to do the right thing."

IS CHIVALRY DEAD?

By: Jon Glover • Contributing Columnist Is there a politician that you can identify here locally who demonstrates courage, honor, is courteous, and ready to help the weak?Well, there is one.

WHY DOES COUNCILMAN GREEN HAVE AN LSP BADGE AND A CITY MARSHALL COMMISSION?

Shreveport city councilman James Green was recently stopped by a SPD officer for having windows that were tinted too dark.Ultimately, three SPD officers were on the scene.Green was not ticketed, but he was advised to have the tint corrected.

I AM NOW A VETERAN OF SHREVEPORT'S "PAY GATE" PUBLIC EPISODES

Goodness, it has been tiring.Exhausting.Sometimes boring.But very enlightening.I have attended/listened to the following:a. Councilman James Green's mea culpa news conference on Aug. 15b. Monday's Audit and Finance Committee meeting that featured more of Green's oratory and the release of documents...