Columns & Opinions

The streets of Shreveport are deplorable, and trash pickup is not much better. That’s right, I said it, and it should be shouted from the steps of city hall by the mayor every day in his effort to get a new bond proposal passed. This is not a reflection on the workers, but a reflection on leadership. Shreveport is never going to attract the types of businesses needed to move forward if the infrastructure and services are not up to par. That is why the mayor should personalize the issues in order to sell his new bond proposal to a wary and reluctant public.

I was visiting with a colleague last week. Enjoying a “good cup” of coffee at a local restaurant, our conversation shifted to the Shreveport/Caddo area(s).

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has been holding community meetings across Shreveport to seek citizen input on funding priorities.

At the June 15 Broadmoor Neighborhood Association meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Broadmoor Presbyterian gym, La. District 37 Senator Barrow Peacock and La. District 6 Representative Thomas Pressly provided a thorough and informative recap of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session that concluded on June 10. A one-page handout by the Pelican Institute titled “The Louisiana Tax Simplification Package” explains four important bills which the legislature approved.

The word “fine” is defined as describing excellence, but another definition says it means to be satisfactory. Big difference, right?

Nothing satisfies more than a tidy email inbox. Unfortunately, I’ve seldom felt that satisfaction.

Really didn’t anticipate writing this after the season the Tigers have had, but here we are.

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