Many readers have asked if Emily Merckle is my daughter.
Yes, she is!
And yes, she is running for Judge - - Shreveport City Court.
And yes, dad is proud! Actually very very proud!
As my friends say (and I admit) Emily's good looks, brains and sweet personality are from her mom.
More about Emily and her campaign can be found at merckleforcityjudge.com
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.
