Caddo District Attorney James Stewart grew a good crowd at his announcement earlier this afternoon. Obviously, the Washington Mardi Gras, workday for many, and the snow/sleet still on streets may have limited attendance.
Here is an incomplete list of those in attendance:
Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Scott Crichton, who introduced Stewart (in a suit, no jeans or cowboy boots)
Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn (in civilian attire)
Bossier DA Schuyler Marvin
State Senator Sam Jenkins
State Representative Tammy Phelps
Shreveport Marshal James Jefferson (in civilian attire)
Caddo School Board member Mary Trammel
Caddo School Board member Dottie Bell
Caddo School Board member Terrence Vinson
Caddo Commissioner Ron Cothran
Caddo Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts
Reverend Theron Jackson
Pastor Tim Jenkins
Pastor Patrick Dennis
Pastor Steven Hall
Pastor Billy Target
Pastor Greg Oliver
Pastor Danny Thompson
Pastor Terry Anderson from Houston
Darrell Walters
Clif Starks
Shreveport NAACP president Alvin Oliver
NAACP First Vice-President Lester Smith
Former state senator Robert Mills
Attorney Ron Micotto
Attorney Marshal Jones
Attorney Shante Wells
Attorney S.P. Davis
Attorney Ross Owens
Monica Mickle
Former Caddo Commissioner Lyndon Johnson
Dr. Jerome Cox
Fred Moss
Quinton Aught
This is an INCOMPLETE list—so apologies to any in attendance not named.
DA Stewart will have a very-well funded and professionally organized campaign.
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.