Yesterday the Senate Agriculture Committee rendered a favorable recommendation on the legislation to take Caddo Parish out of the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission.
But the chair of the Local and Municipal Committee insisted on a hearing before that committee.
The Alliance representatives made a return trip to Baton Rouge this morning. And another favorable recommendation was garnered from that committee.
So, it looks like clear sailing for HR 697 to a full Senate vote this week before adjournment.
Odds are that the Senate will approve the legislation.
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.