CPSB MEMBER JOHN ALBRITTON ON MAY 4 TAX RENEWAL

We have 17 schools closed or re-purposed    - We have attempted to close other schools but met strong opposition    - The millage being renewed, 5 mills, was originally 7.5 mills that was reduced as property values increased.    - Remember the School Board is not allowed to advertise    - This...

REVIEW OF RECENT SHREVEPORT AUDIT

The city internal auditor is funded by the city. Its operations and staff are totally independent of other city agencies and officials.This is a summary of the audit report dated Mar. 29, 2019.1. The ReserveThe so-called reserve is a major issue.

THE QUIET CADDO PARISH TAX RENEWAL VOTE

It’s shaping up to be a stealth tax renewal proposal.On Saturday May 4 Caddo voters can renew or defeat a school board millage.The only thing heard from the Caddo Parish School Board (CPSB) is crickets.And there is a good reason for the almost deafening silence.It’s the same reason that the tax...

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO COURTESIES AT CITY COUNCIL?

Yes, Virginia…actions DO speak louder than words.And if Tuesday’s city council meeting is any indications of “council unity” and council “courtesies”, then there is trouble in paradise.Councilman Rev. James Green made a simple request to delay a vote on a just introduced amendment by Councilman...

MAYBE THE 3 COUNCIL NEWBIES CAN FOCUS ON THESE ISSUES

Well, it has been a Baptism by Fire for the 3 new council membersLavette Fuller, John Nicholson, and Grayson Boucher have had their plates full with controversial issues since being sworn into office on Dec. 29.The clean city user fee and the change in city insurance agents have been major...

MORE FUSS AT THE SHREVEPORT AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Meetings of the Shreveport Airport Authority have traditionally been as exciting as watching paint dry.Or grass grow.All that changed last year.

ATTENDANCE RECORDS OF AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD

The Shreveport Airport Authority is represented by a 5 person voluntary non-paid board which serves on rotating 4 year terms. The board members are appointed on a staggered basis by the Mayor of Shreveport.

IS CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SHOOTING STRAIGHT ON MAY 4 MILLAGE RENEWAL?

It’s hard to tell.

CUTTING THE “FAT’ IN THE SHREVEPORT CITY BUDGET

It was a theme in every council campaign last year.And a constant mantra at the council meetings, especially by the 3 newbies.Levette Fuller, John Nickelson, and Grayson Boucher all want to cut the “fat” in the city budget.That’s what they promised on the campaign trail.

IN 2018 SHREVEPORT SPENDS OVER $1 MILLION IN ATTORNEY FEES

The Shreveport City Council has become acutely aware of the city’s strained financial status and there has been much discussion about the need to cut budget costs.One place to start is to look at fees paid by the city to private attorneys for legal services.