To the Editor:

Twenty years ago, I asked for your vote to become Chief of Police. I promised you at that time that I would work diligently to eliminate the drug problem that plagued our city. I believe I have fulfilled that promise and continue to do so, with dedicated detectives and patrol officers continuing fervent efforts to stop the sale of illegal narcotics and to provide a safe environment for all of our citizens. 

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This election season is a fairly busy one that includes two major voting dates.  On Saturday, October 2, Bossier Parish voters will cast ballots for Lieutenant Governor, the Bossier Parish School Board, Plain Dealing elected officials and two Constitutional Amendments.  The Saturday, November 2 election includes Congressional elections and another 10 Constitutional Amendments.

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Requesting a review of a decision made on your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability application is now as easy as surfing the web.

To file an appeal online, simply visit the online services page at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Then select the “Appeal a decision” link and follow the simple instructions.

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The Bossier City Council’s first workshop to consider the city’s 2011 general fund budget was a remarkably sedate affair in comparison to just a year ago – when the council chambers were packed with dozens of vocal and concerned citizens.  

Those attending Tuesday’s workshop included only city officials and a few members of the media.  Even local Shreveport-Bossier Tea Party members sat out Tuesday’s opening discussions concerning the city’s $46.3 million general fund spending plan

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