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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.

 

SHOULD THE COUNCIL CLERK'S OFFICE PROMOTE A COUNCILMAN?

JOHN E. SETTLE JR


Seemingly the answer is an obvious "NO".

The media has just be emailed an announcement:

"Join Councilman Alan Jackson for the 
Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Southern Hills
Beautification Project."

Jackson is the council representative for the Southern Hills area. 

He was appointed in Dec. by Gov. John Bel Edwards and his term ends Dec. 31 of this year.

The council clerk's office should be politically neutral.

The clerk's office should not be sending out any press releases other than those strictly dealing with council business, like advertising for candidates to fill open positions.

This announcement speaks of political cronyism and this author will file a complaint with the Louisiana Ethics Administration to seek a ruling .

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