Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church minister Dr. Theron J. Jackson advises that Shreveport mayoral candidate Stormy Gage-Watts rented the Morning Star Life Center this past Sunday for her campaign event after the Sunday worship services, “just as community organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and other groups have rented our facilities on numerous occasions.”
Jackson did not say if other political candidates had ever rented this facility or if church membership was a prerequisite. Presumably the rental rate for Gage-Watts was the same as for other events at this facility.
Perhaps such future political events should have a disclaimer as to church sponsorship.
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.