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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.

 

SettleTalk.com Fact Based Columns and Editorials

Nov 4
Nov 4 SHOULD CADDO PARISH SPEND $2.75 MILLION TO BUY FORMER CAR DEALERSHIP WITH CADDO SHERIFF

John Settle

Nov 3
Nov 3 DOES SPD UNDERSTAND THE RED RIVER DISTRICT OPEN CONTAINER ORDINANCE

John Settle

Nov 3
Nov 3 CHELETTE HOLDEN’S DOWNTOWN BARS CENTER OF VIOLENCE

John Settle

Nov 3
Nov 3 Caddo Parish Predicts More Property, Sales Tax Revenue In 2026

John Settle

Oct 31
Oct 31 SPD CHIEF SMITH BRIEFS CITY COUNCIL ON SHREVEPORT CRIME

John Settle

Oct 31
Oct 31 Shreveport Sales Taxes Totaled $13M in September

John Settle

Oct 30
Oct 30 WHEN YOU THINK OF SHREVEPORT’S SAFETY WHAT FACTORS DO YOU CONSIDER

John Settle

Oct 30
Oct 30 NO CITY ORDINANCES REGULATE TRICK- OR- TREATERS

John Settle

Oct 30
Oct 30 PROGRESS VERSUS PROPERTY RIGHTS—THE RED RIVER EXPRESS CONUNDRUM

John Settle

Oct 29
Oct 29 REMINDER: Flashing yellow left turn arrow installations continue in NW region

John Settle

Oct 29
Oct 29 LEASING THE RED RIVER DISTRICT COULD RESOLVE MAJOR PROBLEMS

John Settle

Oct 29
Oct 29 Records Show Few Shreveport City Council Travel Reimbursements

John Settle
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Opinions & first-hand observations of John E. Settle, Jr., who attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings, and participates in the dialogue.

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