The next meeting of the Shreveport City Council on Tues. Oct. 13 could have a blockbuster agenda.
A partial listing of issues that will most likely be discussed and maybe voted on include:
1. Funding of a proposed disparity study and whether or not to include the Caddo Parish School Board who is not participating in funding .
2. Entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Red River Waterway Commission for maintenance of the proposed re-lighting of the Texas Street bridge--after the Bossier City Council voted against the CEA.
3. Funding of a pay raise for Shreveport police and fire that is being opposed by the Perkins' administration.
4. Termination of Shreveport recycling program and its impact on the $2.50 recycling fee on Shreveport water bills.
Shreveport citizens are encouraged to review these issues and express their opinions to their council representatives.
John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.