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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.

 

WHAT'S IN THE 2024 BOND PROPOSITION --POLICE, FIRE AND SPAR

Here is the breakdown on Police, Fire and SPAR bond proposition totaling $49,300,000:

Police and Fire Academy Renovations $4,000,000 (City)
Fire and Station Renovations $3,000,000 (Districts A, B, D)
New Fire Station #3 $4,000,000 (District D)
Swimming Pool Replacement (Airport, Southern Hills) and Splash Pad at Bilberry $3,300,000 (Districts E, F, G)
Tennis Upgrades and Pickleball Courts $700,000 (Districts A, B, E, G)
Cargill Park Improvements- Fields and BMX $5,000,000 (City)
Princess Park Upgrades for Therapeutic Recreation $5,000,000 (City)
Park Improvement and Upgrades $1,300,000 (Districts A, B, C)
Bill Cockrell Park Parking Lot $500,000 (District G)

AC Steere Park Pickleball/tennis courts and playground resurfacing $500,000 (District C)
Querbes Park demo of pool, rec center, multi-purpose $1,300,000 (District C)
Municipal Auditorium ceiling restoration and painting $2,500,000 (City)
Hirsch Coliseum Renovations $3,500,000 (City)
Independence Stadium Upgrades $3,000,000 (City)
Convention Center parking garage waterproofing and entry area upgrade $2,300,000 (City)
Riverview Theatre stage rigging upgrade $700,000 (City)
Sci-Port water proofing, interior, and IMAX theatre finishes $1,500,000 (City)
New roof at Aquarium (Barnwell Center) $1,200,000 (City)
City-wide parking lot improvements $1,000,000 (City)
New Public Works Building (supplements BRF funding) $5,000,000 (City).

BIG THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE THE CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON CEREMONY LAST WEEK A GREAT SUCCESS!

CITY COUNCIL SAYS VOTE YES ON BONDS FOR 50 CENT TO LEAD ALL ROADS TO SHREVEPORT