WILL MILLIMAN APPEAR ON AUGUST 27TH AT THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL?

A betting man would say the odds are not good.Milliman missed the highly anticipated council meeting on July 19 due to a "misunderstanding."

DOES SHREVEPORT NEED TO HAVE LEGAL BILLING AUDITOR?

Last year the city of Shreveport spent more than $1 million in fees for attorneys representing the city. The top fees paid were to Abrams & Lafargue ($298 grand), Edwin Byrd ($281 grand), Nicole Buckle ($161 grand), and Jennifer McKay ($111 grand).

REVENUES FROM SHREVEPORT BOSSIER CASINOS CONTINUE DECLINE

It’s a reality that is unlikely to change.Gaming revenues statewide and locally are on the decline. June’s reports were again a dismal read.The local market has 6 casinos and Louisiana Downs, a racino. June’s totals from the casinos was 6.7% less than May.

BARBARA NORTON—A PRESS CONFERENCE WITH NO QUESTIONS?

Yep, Rep. Barbara Norton held a press conference Thurs. July 18. But guess what?She did read a 2 page press release after being introduced by Bishop Larry Brandon and then Dr. Ricky Moore. It was obvious that she did not write the release.

TIMELINE AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR SELECTING CADDO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS APPROVED BY COMMISSION

The Caddo Parish Commission voted to approve the timeline and rules of procedure for selection to fill the Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters vacancy due to the retirement of Ernie Roberson.

PROPOSED SHREVEPORT $220 MILLION BOND PACKAGE

No , its not a list for Santa Claus. But it is a giant wish list.The Shreveport City Council will decide at its Aug. 13 meeting the bond proposals.

CLASS A OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT—BOSSIER CITY

I own a 2800 square foot office on Citizens Bank drive, which is off Benton Road.I have downsized, and do not need all the space.So I need to share this space.There is a front executive office and two fully equipped secretarial desk unitsWith computers, printers, scanners.

SPEAKERS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS CREATE UNNECESSARY AND UNNEEDED DELAYS

Yes, it has become a problem. Shreveport city council meeting have become more of an open mike speakathon rather than a legislative session. There are many factors that have , in effect, changed the basic atmosphere of council meetings. In no particular order these include:1.

WHEN WILL SHREVEPORT GET A NEW POLICE CHIEF?

Ok, you have 3 guesses."Only the phantom" knows is wrong. And so is "only the shadow knows."The correct answer is only Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump knows. Chief Crump went on medical leave on Nov. 12.

HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW PROJECT MANAGER FOR EPA CONSENT DECREE WORK

On July 5, an Engineering Contract for Program Management between the city of Shreveport and Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc. (BMEC) was signed. It became effective on that date.This contract is to be the project manager for the mandated Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree.