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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

Feb 24
Feb 24 MAYOR ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

John Settle

Feb 24
Feb 24 JOHN-PAUL YOUNG’S MAYORAL BID WILL HURT GAGE-WATTS MORE THAN  ARCENEAUX

John Settle

Feb 24
Feb 24 CADDO SHERIFF BUYS  FORMER CAR DEALORSHIP FOR $5.45 MILLION

John Settle

Feb 23
Feb 23 AMAZON DATA CENTERS COMING TO CADDO AND BOSSIER PARISHES

John Settle

Feb 20
Feb 20 MANY QUESTIONS RAISED ON COUNCILMAN JACKON’S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

John Settle

Feb 19
Feb 19 Hugo Holland Announces Candidacy for Judge, Pledges Experience, Integrity, and Commitment to Justice

John Settle

Feb 19
Feb 19 WAS GAGE-WATTS SECOND PICK OF LYNN BRAGGS, ADRIAN PERKINS AND ROY GRIGGS

John Settle

Feb 18
Feb 18 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CANDIDATE GREEN WELCOMES DONATIONS FROM UTILITIES, BUT NOT CANDIDATE ATKINS

John Settle

Feb 18
Feb 18 COMMISSIONER JOHN-PAUL YOUNG’S MISUNDERSTANDING OF SHREVEPORT GOVERNMENT OBVIOUS

John Settle

Feb 18
Feb 18 OVERZEALOUS BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTERS MISGUIDED

John Settle

Feb 17
Feb 17 COUNCILMAN GREEN AND COMMISSIONER ATKINS DRAW OPPONENTS FOR PSC PRIMARY

John Settle

Feb 17
Feb 17 CADDO COMMISSION PRESIDENT SHOULD PROMPTLY ASSIGN CADDO LAKE WATER ISSUE TO A COMMITTEE

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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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