Charles Jacobs is still a judge in the 26th Judicial District for Bossier and Webster parishes.
But not for long, presumably.
Newly elected Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler wants Jacobs to be his city attorney when he takes office on July 1.
And street talk is that Jacobs has agreed.
Assuming the Bossier City Council approves his nomination for the post at its July 6 meeting, Jacobs will resign his judicial position.
Allie Alello and Doug Stinson have said they will run for the next open seat on the district court bench which will presumably will be Jacob's.
Both Aiello and Stinson are both currently employed as part-time assistants by Bossier/Webster District Attorney Schuyler Marvin.
Marvin usually plays a big role in the election of judges to the 26th Judicial bench. Reportedly he will remain neutral in this race.
Whether or not the Cynthia Carroll-Bridges will become a candidate is an open question. She has been unsuccessful in two prior elections.
In recent history judicial races for the district bench have been somewhat lackluster. An Alello-Stinson race could be a barnburner by judicial standards.
As a historical note, voters in Bossier and Webster parishes have NEVER elected a female judge.
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.