Members of the Shreveport City Council wasted no time filling the vacancy left by Council Clerk of Court, Kendra Joseph.

Joseph resigned suddenly last week submitting a scorching letter of resignation.

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In her letter, she accuses council member of "fighting amongst yourselves."  She also claimed she was "severely underutilized... undermined, disrespected, and used as a target..."

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

Council Vote Breakdown on Shanerika Flemings, Clerk of Council

  • Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor District A - yay
  • Councilman Gary Brooks District B- yay
  • Councilman Jim Taliaferro District C- nay
  • Councilman Grayson Boucher District D- nay
  • Councilman Dr. Alan Jackson Jr. District E- yay
  • Councilman James Green District F- yay
  • Councilwoman Ursula Bowman DIstrict G- yay

The council also voted on the newly created position of "Director of Council Affairs."  The council selected RJ Johnson as the new Director of Council Affairs. This position was created by council member Dr. Alan Jackson. Jackson told KEEL News the position is needed to keep the public informed on council business.

Council Vote Breakdown on RJ Johnson, Director of Council Affairs

  • Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor District A- yay
  • Councilman Gary Brooks District B- nay
  • Councilman Jim Taliaferro District C- nay
  • Councilman Grayson Boucher District D- nay
  • Councilman Dr. Alan Jackson Jr. District E- yay
  • Councilman James Green District F- yay
  • Councilwoman Ursula Bowman DIstrict G- yay

Council Vote Breakdown on Tony Nations, Director of Council Affairs

  • Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor District A- nay
  • Councilman Gary Brooks District B- yay
  • Councilman Jim Taliaferro District C- yay
  • Councilman Grayson Boucher District D- yay
  • Councilman Dr. Alan Jackson Jr. District E- nay
  • Councilman James Green District F- nay
  • Councilwoman Ursula Bowman District G- nay

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