TARVER BALLOT ENDORSES TWO AFRICAN AMERICAN CANDIDATES FOR SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL AND UNITY

Greg Tarver has for many, many years issued an election ballot that is widely distributed to African American voters.At one time being listed on the Tarver ballot was better than getting the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

MORE MONEY CONTRIBUTED TO ARCENEAUX CAMPAIGN

With the election 10 days away, the checkbooks have opened big for Tom Arceneaux campaign. And more can be expected between now and Sat. Dec. 10.Tom filed yesterday (Tues.) his campaign report for the time period from Oct. 20 through Nov. 20. that showed $93,908 in contributions.

THE BIG BUCKS KEEP FLOWING IN FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATE TARVER

Louisiana ethics laws require that special reports must be filed within 48 hours of receipt for campaign contributions within the 20-day period immediately preceding an election.This requirement applies to both the Nov. 10 primary election and the upcoming Dec. 10 run-off general election.Mayoral...

MAVICE HUGHES-THIGPEN STARTS MUDSLINGING IN DISTRICT B RACE

Unfortunately, it’s almost a given in local run-off elections.The candidate that finishes second goes into desperation mode.That means trying to get the endorsement of the other candidate(s) that finished third or lower.

Does District E really want Alan Jackson on the city council?

Alan Jackson is a run-off candidate for the Shreveport City Council District E.Jackson is a novice in the political world, and it certainly shows by what he has and has not done since his December appointment last year.While serving this year as an interim appointed council representative, he...

KEY PERSONNEL SELECTIONS BY MAYOR ADRIAN PERKINS REFLECTIVE OF HIS LEADERSHIP

A mayor does not run the business of the city.Keeping the trains running on time is the job of those persons selected by the mayor to fill major positions.Adrian Perkins had not spent any meaningful time as an adult in the city other than the year he ran for mayor.

… AND THEN THERE WERE TWO.ARCENEAUX AND TARVER GO HEAD TO HEAD IN FORUM

By: Enlightened ReaderSaying that it was a face off is a stretch, but the final two Shreveport mayoral candidates did appear in the same place and answered the same questions last week at what may be one of the final forums for Shreveport’s top elected position.Though the number of people attending...

SUDDENLY THE SHREVEPORT MAYOR'S RACE HAS BECOME A HOT TOPIC

The results of the Nov. 8 primary was surprising to many local politicos who had predicted Greg Tarver with the most votes to be followed by Tom Arceneaux.The voters did just the opposite, with Arceneaux besting Tarver.The same crowd expected Adrian Perkins to be a close second, and maybe finish...

EARLY VOTING STARTS THIS SATURDAY NOV. 26 AT TWO SHREVEPORT LOCATIONS

The general (run-off) election for Shreveport mayor, two council seats and three Caddo school board seats is Sat.

LOOK WHO IS NOW JUMPING ON THE ARCENEAUX TRAIN–ALL ABOARD!

It’s  the holiday season, and many Shreveporters have decided its time to take a ride on the Tom Arceneaux Mayor Train.As they say, its always better to be late than never.However those that have waited until the run-off to purchase tickets may be paying a higher price for a less attractive...