A public records request sought information on the $10 million pickleball complex Caddo Parish plans to construct.
The requested information is straightforward. See the email below.
Please provide copies of the following and/or provide information without documents
1. copy of the contract/agreement with the firm designing the pickleball complex
2. copy of the lease/contract/memorandum of understanding with the YMCA for a ground lease of property for pickleball complex
3. identity of the CMA for construction of the pickleball complex
4. contract with the CMA for the construction of the pickleball courts
5. documents reflecting latest costs estimates for construction of the complex
Please provide this information NLT Wednesday, 13 May 25.
John Settle
Then see the answer to the request, which states that no documents are responsive to the request.
Good afternoon,
The Parish of Caddo has received your public records request. The Parish has no records responsive to your request. This records request is now closed.
Sincerely,
Cytheria D. Jernigan
Assistant Parish Attorney
(318) 226-6947
What’s the deal?
Does the Parish Administration want litigation to obtain documents?
What message does this send when the Parish intends to see voter approval of a $40 million bond package for a sports complex in November of this year?
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.