A little interest has been created in the Bossier City elections coming up in April, although the top spot will remain in the hands of incumbent Mayor Lo Walker.There had been some speculation that Don “Bubba” Williams would mount opposition, but he chose instead to retain his District 3 seat on the City Council. He will be unopposed.
Also unopposed are incumbents Scott Irwin, Jeff Darby and David Jones.
In District 5, incumbent Councilman Dr. James Rogers is vacating the seat, leaving Johnnie Estess, James Knight & former Councilman Larry Hanisee in contention.
Hanisee served on the Council from 1989 – 1993.
Bossier also has two At-Large seats, currently held by David Montgomery and Tim Larkin. Both have qualified to run for re-election.
Also qualifying was Marsha McAllister. Mrs. McAllister issued a statement:
“I am running for Councilman at Large not against anyone, but for the citizens of Bossier. It has been at least sixteen years since we have had a woman serve on the city council and I feel it is time for a new perspective.
I look forward to meeting the citizens of Bossier and having an opportunity to represent them and their interests!
I can be reached by email at: marsha@mikesmcallisterplumbingcompany.com”
In an interesting side note, The Times yesterday ran an editorial Women's voices needed in politics.
An omen perhaps?
I look forward to meeting the citizens of Bossier and having an opportunity to represent them and their interests!
I can be reached by email at: marsha@mikesmcallisterplumbingcompany.com”
In an interesting side note, The Times yesterday ran an editorial Women's voices needed in politics.
An omen perhaps?
I hope this person does her homework a little better as the race develops. Mrs. Coy Cooper and Mrs. Fay Rawls left office in 2001According to my math, that is not 16 years.
ReplyDeleteI hope this person does her homework a little better as the race develops. Mrs. Coy Cooper and Mrs. Fay Rawls left office in 2001According to my math, that is not 16 years.
ReplyDelete8 years is still a long time since a woman has held a council position.
ReplyDeleteFirst anonymous, you are correct. Apparently Mrs. McAllister mis-spoke in her comment to us, it has been 8 years since a woman served on the council.
ReplyDeleteIn dog years that is what - 56 years?
Sorry for the error! It is all my fault; I take the blame. I was rushing my mother when she issued her statement. Jim is one of my favorite people and I wanted him to have the news first.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, I love to research, and will be helping with the "homework" so to speak.
Also, if you have any questions for my mother, she welcomes your emails and your calls! We are listed in the phonebook - Mike's McAllister Plumbing Company.
God bless!
Jim,
ReplyDeleteWhat do dog years have to do with government? I think MSM handled the matter properly. Dog years? Don't wash out your site with meaningless comments.
A sense of humor is a wonderful gift....ty Jim for the dog years..
ReplyDeleteI think Don Williams will do a better job as mayor. Hopefully he will run in 4 yrs.
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