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.
Subject: Re: Proposed increase of mayoral salary to $125,000 effective December 31, 2022
The 1978 charter fixed Council members' compensation at $8,400, which is $35,156.62 in 2021 dollars according to this web site maintained by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm
Councilman John Nickelson
City of Shreveport - District C