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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.

 

CADDO COMMISSIONER EPPERSON'S PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENT PATENTLY ILLEGAL

John Settle

The Caddo Commission's Personnel, Policy & Procedures Committee meets Mon. Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Commissioner Eppeson has placed on the agenda an amendment to the rules and bylaws of the Commission.

Epperson wants to have security clear the Government Plaza chambers immediately upon the adjournment of any meeting of the Commission and/or Commission committee, except for commissioners and commission employees.

This proposal is patently illegal.

Initially, a quorum of Commissioners (7) will undoubtedly be in the cambers when the gavel falls. Thus the Louisiana Open Meetings law applies which allows for public presence.

Secondly the proposal is contrary to constitutional guarantees for freedom of the press.

Seemingly Commissioner Epperson's concerns are adequately addressed by having security in the chambers until all persons have departed.

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