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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 DA STEWART FILES TO REMOVE CADDO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SMITH IVERSON FROM OFFICE

Caddo District Attorney James Stewart has filed litigation to declare the Caddo School Board District 7 seat vacant.

Barbara Smith Iverson currently holds that board seat.

The lawsuit alleges that Smith Iverson is not a resident of the district.

See column posted on Feb. 7 concerning Smith Iverson's residency.
 

**The following column was published to Settle Talk on February 7, 2023 **

 
DOES CADDO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SMITH-IVERSON REALLY LIVE AT 4119 GREENWOOD ROAD?

Barbara Smith-Iverson is a Caddo School Board member.

The address she lists on the school board website is 4119 Greenwood Road.

This building was a former residence.

Now it only appears to be a campaign headquarters for Smith-Iverson.

Arceneaux transition team member Coach Delaney and Smith-Iverson both were at this address this p.m.

They both made threatening remarks to a private citizen.

So, what is the deal?

Does she live there?

Why is Coach Delaney there making threatening remarks?

BREAKING NEWS--CONTROVERSIAL MASTER PLAN RFP PULLED FROM MPC AGENDA

SHREVEPORT MPC SHOULD RE-ADVERTISE RFP FOR MASTER PLAN UPDATE AT TOMRROW'S MEETING