Political News

Mayor Arceneaux has recommended interim CAO Tom Dark as his permanent CAO, and Sherricka Fields Jones as his permanent Finance Director.

The Governor's race in Louisiana has another contender.

Former District 4 Louisiana Congressman Dr. John Fleming announced on Wednesday that he plans to run for State Treasurer this fall.

But one candidate many speculated would be in, just announced he won't be on the ballot in October.

This annoucement marks the first major Democrat candidate to enter the race for Louisiana governor.

The council has elected former Mayor Perkins' Chief Advisor Shanerika Flemings, as the new Clerk of Council.

Dr. Jackson has requested a "Director of Council Affairs," at a cost of $80,000-$100,000 per year. This person would serve as a liaison between the public and City Council.

In 2019, the Shreveport City Council passed a measure to give the council oversight on city contracts. The ordinance would have required Council approval for any contract over $1 million dollars. Mayor Adrian Perkins veto'd the measure saying it "would have impeded his administration's operations."

Boucher, a Republican, represents District D. The issue is, the City Council is majority Democrat, and will, in all likelihood, select a Democrat to take over his vacant seat. But is that fair to the citizens in that district who elected a Republican?

Caddo Parish Commissioner Steven P. Jackson was arrested on January 7th in Plain Dealing on a charge of impersonation of a police officer.