I am not a smoker.
I do not like to be around smoking.
I do not go to bars/establishments that allow smoking.
But I do respect the rights of smokers.
And I am concerned about the economic recovery of all Shreveport businesses from the pandemic, including bars.
The Shreveport City Council will consider an ordinance on Tues. June 9 to prohibit smoking in Shreveport bars.
Now is not the time to place another burden on local businesses.
At the last council meeting the fireworks ordinance that was pulled by its sponsor to allow for more public discussion. Like this, the proposed ban should be removed from the council agenda at this time.
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.