STATE SHOULD PROMOTE SAFER HORSE RACING CONDITIONS

By: JEFF SADOWEverybody agrees there’s a problem, but nobody yet agrees on a solution to a scourge that has accelerated at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City.Increasingly, horse races in America feature one or more equine competitors dying in the immediate aftermath.

SPD’S ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES UNIT DEALS WITH INTENTIONAL TRASH, CLUTTER

Property that is kept clean and well-maintained can improve property values.

CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD VOID FUNDING OF ICE

Last December the Caddo Commission approved the 2020 budget. It included a $10,000 grant to the Inner City Entrepreneurial Institute (ICE). Roy Burrell was NOT a Caddo Commissioner at that time. Burrell was elected without opposition to the Commission last year.

POLICE JURY ASSN. HOLDS CONVENTION

The 96th Annual Police Jury Association of Louisiana was held last week, Feb. 12-14. Bossier Parish served as this year’s host, holding the event at the Shreveport Convention Center and Bossier City Civic Center.

SETTLE TALK- WHITEHORN VOTE

The question of the week for the Shreveport City Council on Tuesday will be the vote on the appointment  of Henry Whitehorn as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

WHO ELSE WILL RUN FOR BOSSIER CITY JUDGE?

Santi Parks is the only public candidate for the Bossier City judge election this fall.The judgeship will become a full-time position after this election. Currently, it is a part-time job.Parks and Wilson have shared offices for many years.

HANGAR OWNERS SUIT AGAINST SHREVEPORT AIRPORT AUTHORITY EXPANDED

The Feb. 14 issue of The Inquisitor was the first media report of litigation filed by two hangar owners against the Shreveport Airport Authority (SAA)and the City of Shreveport.The suit alleges that the new  ground leases required by the SAA have caused a major decrease in value of their hangars.

WHAT YOU WILL MISS

And much, much more in the new issue of The Inquisitor It will be online for subscribers NLT 8 p.m. Today (Thursday)— In retail establishments tomorrow (Friday) early am. Dropped in mail for delivery by Friday Subscription information at www.theinquisitor.com

NEED A SPEAKER ON SHREVEPORT/CADDO POLITICS?

John Settle has closely followed local politics for over 40 years.He has published regularly in The Shreveport Times, The Forum/318 Forum, The Shreveport Sun and The Inquisitor. He has attended Shreveport city council and Caddo Commission meetings for the last 3 years.

“Character and Experience: Whitehorn is the Man for the Job”

by Mayor Adrian PerkinsOne of the most demanding jobs in city government is the Chief Administrative Officer. The CAO oversees a nearly half-billion-dollar budget, in addition to the day-to-day operations of the city.