Pay And Duties Of Elected Officials

Caddo commissioners are the top paid. And Caddo Parish school board members the lowest. Based on the budget sizes of each group, Commissioners are overpaid by a large measure. And school board members just the opposite.

Shreveport Mayor's Race Enters Home Stretch

Labor Day traditionally is the kickoff for local contested elections. And this election season is no different.

Without Dr. Artis Cash This Election Season Is Not The Same

Its almost been two years since my good friend Dr. Artis Cash unexpectedly died. Time goes by…seemingly faster and faster. And I still miss our every other day telephone conferences about local politics.

What's Next For Shreveport Mayoral And Council Candidates?

Now that the Shreveport election for mayor and council members is less than 60 days away, the local campaigns should become more foreground to Shreveport voters.Schools have been back in session for several weeks and the last major summer holiday has passed.

Shreveport Water Department Audit Is Caught Up In Election Politics

It comes from everywhere in Shreveport — sewage from commercial water customers. The $64 question is if the city is unlawfully billing for sewage?

Can LeVette Fuller, Laura McLemore, Or Joey Hester Be Effective On The Shreveport City Council And Properly Discharge Their Public Sector Job?

“Can you take off time from your day job to handle responsibilities of a council member that must be accomplished during the business work day?”It’s a critical question that should be asked of all Shreveport council candidates.Levette Fuller and Laura Mclemore are candidates for District B. Both...

Should Steven Jackson Be Involved In Politics As An Employee Of David Raines?

It’s a good question.An even better one is whether Commissioner Steven Jackson should even be on the Caddo Commission while an employee of the David Raines Community Health Center (DRCHC).The Hatch Act of 1939, officially titled “An Act to Prevent Political Activities, is a United States federal...

Can LeVette Fuller Or Joey Hester Effectively Represent Their Districts On The City Council?

Although a Shreveport City Council seat is a “part time” position, almost everyone who has served on the Council will tell you that it is virtually a “full time” part time job.For beginners, the council meets on the second and fourth weeks of each month.

The Republican Problem In The Shreveport Mayor Race

Question: when is one elephant in the room a good thing, but two a bad thing?

So Why Did Governor John Bel Stiff Caddo Parish On Commission Appointment?

It should have been routine. But it wasn’t.Carolyn Prator was expected to be appointed to the Red River Waterway Board of Commissioners. But she wasn’t.Former longtime commissioner Mickey Prestridge died earlier this year.