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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.

 

WILL CADDO PARISH BE ABLE TO SELL REVENUE BONDS ON PROPOSED PICKLEBALL COMPLEX

Yes, Caddo Parish has an excellent bond rating.

Yes, any revenue bonds for the proposed pickleball complex will be issued after review by bond authorities on the projected revenue stream from the complex.

Yes, the Parish will be responsible for any shortfall in the revenue stream from the complex to pay servicing and repayment of the bonds.

Yes, the interest rate set on the bonds will be based on the projected revenue stream and the Parish bond rating including the Parish funding sources other than the pickleball complex revenue stream.

No, there has not been any presentations by bond counsel, whomever that firm is, on the projected bond interest rate AND the prospects of bond sales to investors.

Yes, the marketing of the proposed complex to the public and the Commission members has been disjointed, sometimes conflicting and too often based on the presumption of big bucks from regional tournaments drawing in out of town overnight visitors.

Yes, all the letters of support generated are of little value since those persons, entities, and organizations have no skin in the game.

Yes, the AG suit against the Commission has damaged the image of the Commission and caused internal turmoil that can impact the Commission's vote tomorrow on the project.

Sales Tax Receipts Mixed in NW Louisiana: Caddo Slips, Bossier Gains in August

QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED NEW SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT