Caddo Early Voting Starts This Saturday, March 9!
The March 23 election will be for Caddo sheriff, United States presidential candidates, the Caddo Republican Party Executive Committee and the Caddo Democrat Party Executive Committee.
The March 23 election will be for Caddo sheriff, United States presidential candidates, the Caddo Republican Party Executive Committee and the Caddo Democrat Party Executive Committee.
Last week, Bossier City Council finance director Angela Williamson reported January 2024 tax revenue for Bossier City is down 17.6% below the 2023 comparable. Then Rocky Rockett of Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation also warned in Bossier Now that the Bossier economy has slowed, and “Quarter-over-quarter, from 2022 to 2023, retail sales were down in the City (-8.66%) and Parish (-2.6%) in the fourth quarter of 2023.” Yes, we have dark clouds overhead.
Investors are overwhelmed by the availability of investment providers, strategies, and products. Too much choice can be counter-productive, causing “paralysis by analysis.” The latest culprit: “thematic” investing.
Mark your calendars because 318 Restaurant Week is coming up!
February 2024 northwest Louisiana sales tax receipts were mostly down. Only the city of Shreveport reflected a gain, although small.
Chores, chores, chores. My gosh there is a constant list of things that need to be done. I normally do not like to depend on a list of tasks. I will work off a list for a little while and then I have to give myself a firm talking to. Where I would be happy to eat chips and onion dip for supper at least three times a week, I realize that I spoiled my family by feeding them actual meals so that now they expect it.
The council vote allows Shreveport voters to make the final decisions on the bond proposals: $124 million for streets and drainage projects; $49 million for police, fire, and other public buildings; and $82 million for water and sewer projects. The safeguards that have been put in place are important to voter approval. The council and the administration are to be commended for taking these measures.
What was the purpose of the Planning and Infrastructure/GIS Committee meeting held on Friday, February 16, 2024? I thought the purpose of the committee meeting was to discuss the issuance of bonds for infrastructure needs.
I am pleased to report that the city is in good condition financially. Due to the cooperation between the administration and the City Council, the city ended the year with a general operating reserve estimated to be $25 million.
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