Bossier Term Limits

09/09/2024

📰PRESS RELEASE: Judge Parker Self has ruled and ORDERED the City of Bossier City and the City Council to "perform its non discretionary / mandatory duty of calling an election to submit to the voters the proposed propositions which would serve to amend the City Charter as proposed in this petition."

We would like to thank Dannie P. Garrett, III, for his excellent work.

08/29/2024

📰PRESS RELEASE - Xtra Xtra Read All About It!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bossier City Council Rejects Term Limits Petition for Third Time

BOSSIER CITY, La. – On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Bossier City Council convened and, for the third time, voted against a resolution to place the Bossier Term Limits Coalition's petition for term limits on the December 7, 2024 ballot.

Before the vote, Councilman Chris Smith inquired about the potential impact of passing the resolution on the ongoing lawsuit. Bossier City Attorney Charles Jacobs explained that if the resolution were approved and the deadlines set by the Bond Commission and the Secretary of State were met, it could eliminate the need for litigation unless an injunction is sought by citizens or the City Council.

Cassie Mae Rogers, a Bossier City resident and member of the Bossier Term Limits Coalition, has filed a writ of mandamus against the City of Bossier and the Bossier City Council. A writ of mandamus is a legal directive from a higher court to compel a government official or entity to perform their duties correctly.

The Bossier Term Limits Coalition maintains that the issue of term limits should be decided by the citizens of Bossier City, not the City Council. According to the Bossier City Charter, "if any amendment is proposed by petition of electors, the City Council shall submit the same to the electors of the City at a special election."

Bossier City Mayor Chandler and two council members, Chris Smith (At Large) and Brian Hammons (District 1), who support term limits, are represented by Shreveport attorney Jerald Hopper. In contrast, the council members opposing term limits have retained Baton Rouge attorney Andrew Kolb, incurring significant costs for local taxpayers.

Ms. Rogers' case is scheduled to be heard by the Honorable Parker Self of the 26th Judicial District on September 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

Printable Link 👇
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZbHW5YXZK2Gqv-Ea9uzr_plFdGSbRRQON2Yjdm7UD_Q/edit?usp=sharing

--About the Bossier Term Limits Coalition--

The Bossier Term Limits Coalition is a grassroots organization dedicated to advocating for the implementation of term limits for elected officials in Bossier Parish. The coalition believes that term limits are essential for promoting accountability, preventing political entrenchment, and ensuring a vibrant and dynamic local government that truly represents the interests of its citizens.

For logo usage and files please review the following page:

https://bossiertermlimits.com/logo

08/16/2024

📝NOTICE: This afternoon a petition was filed by Cassie Mae Rogers against the City of Bossier City for a Writ of Mandamus and an Alternative Writ of Mandamus to compel them to follow the law by putting term limits on the ballot - supported by OVER 3000 petition signers (legal minimum required) and by the vast majority of voters.

It is our hope that the City of Bossier City and the City Councilmen will simply do as their City Charter requires rather than going against the will of the taxpayers and costing more time and taxpayer dollars.

Petition Filed PDF:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0nd09lnd0zd2zzb78hlg/Petition-Filed-C-173849-Div-F.pdf?rlkey=mc546go2iblbt520gx6pc0f0a&dl=0

Alternative Writ PDF:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/up1s5jz588051bwlhh13x/Alternative-Writ-of-Mandamus-Filed.pdf?rlkey=zjh71d3s3w2635aop814wwux9&dl=0

Petition Exhibits PDF:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rdju4secnxxj3d6fo2d3a/Petition-Exhibits-Filed.pdf?rlkey=f6wuesw2nx2h85uv9g25zpzmj&dl=0

07/10/2024

📄DOCUMENT RELEASE: This is a copy of the petition that was used for the recent term limits initiative.

07/10/2024

THANK YOU to Tommy Chandler Bossier City Mayor for your continued support of Term Limits in Bossier City! You were an initial supporter / signer of the first petition AND you have continued to sign and support the 2nd petition!

07/10/2024

📃DOCUMENT RELEASE: The Complexities of Voting Out Politicians: Understanding the Challenges

"The idea that voters can simply vote out politicians they don't like is a fundamental principle of democratic systems. However, the reality of electoral politics is far more complex. Several factors can make it difficult for voters to remove incumbent politicians from office, ranging from structural advantages to psychological barriers. Understanding these challenges sheds light on why term limits are often seen as a necessary safeguard..."

👇DOC LINK:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ytM9eilsLwYJsJ8h9o_ltmcCSiVH5GxiD-gD9pCfIw/edit?usp=sharing

In our coalition efforts to help get Term Limits passed, we have adopted an "open source and transparent" philosophy to much of what we do. It is with that spirit of transparency that we encourage you to SHARE the following documents or feel free to use any part of them in your efforts improve democracy and government.

07/09/2024

PRESS RELEASE: Bossier City, Louisiana — July 8, 2024 — The Bossier Term Limits Coalition is proud to announce thesubmission to the Bossier Parish Registrar of Voters of approximately 3,400 petition signatures, including nearly 3,200 registered voters. This significant milestone marks a crucial step toward establishing term limitsfor elected officials in Bossier Parish.

👇PRINTABLE LINK:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HDqzwxCAnNKYvC5RZer4ZyYZ5Ll0I63UyZdt7igf9cs/edit?usp=sharing

06/26/2024

We feel this episode of Bossier Watch is important as it shows Michael Duke Lowrie LIVE doing a man-on-the-street gathering signatures for our petition.

06/24/2024

While interesting, this does nothing to stop the efforts of our coalition. THANK YOU for everyone's recent participation! 💪

Yep - We were aware of the resignation of Preston Friedley who was nominated by Bossier City Councilman Chris Smith and CONFIRMED by the Bossier City, Louisiana City Council.

As usual there is MUCH MORE to the story - Tues evening at 7pm.

06/19/2024

Term limit proposal passed in a 4-3 vote by the Bossier City Charter Commission. However, we are DOUBLING EFFORTS 💪 to get the NEW PETITION signed and going DOOR TO DOOR.

The majority on the Bossier City Council will stop at nothing to KILL TERM LIMITS. Please volunteer to HELP the PETITION DRIVE!

The motion was passed by a 4-3 vote, implementing term limits with retroactivity to the office of Mayor and City Council. This states that anyone who has held office for more than three terms, woul…

06/19/2024

And THIS is the footage AFTER the "meeting" - which further demonstrates the tension over Term Limits.

06/19/2024

Here is the transcribed Tuesday "meeting" which was complete chaos. Thanks to Bossier Watch for dropping this video and the transcription.

06/19/2024

We haven't posted much lately - since we've been busy WALKING NEIGHBORHOODS again! As most of you know, Tuesday's Charter Commission meeting was complete chaos due in large part to Richard Ray - the Assistant City Attorney.

There was NOT A REVOTE on Term Limits - but please listen to the KTBS 3 News report by on some of the backstory.

BOSSIER CITY, La. - Could the Bossier City Charter Commission backtrack on their term limits vote?

06/13/2024

We feel it is IMPORTANT to know how your local elected officials feel towards Term Limits.

04/13/2024

Going to be a beautiful day today. Who’s collecting signatures today?

03/06/2024

Thanks to Bossier Watch for posting the document. Please review pages 5, 6, and 7 specifically for term limits.

03/04/2024

Vince Maggio for Bossier City Council District 5 DOES NOT support Term Limits which puts him at odds with 80% of Voters.

02/27/2024

Thanks to Bossier Watch for recording and publishing this Charter Commission Town Hall at Ho**er Park.

02/23/2024

We appreciate the insight of Bossier City Councilman Chris Smith in this KSLA segement.

Bossier City charter commission likely to deal with issue of term limits, councilman says For more Local News from KSLA: https://www.ksla.com/ For more Yo...

02/22/2024

"“I truly believe with all my heart that we need to think about moving forward with the one item that has been put in front of us. It's the item that we've heard over 3,000 people,” Shane Cheatham said.

Fortunately, we agree with Shane Cheatham (Bossier Term Limits Coalition) and know what they’re supposed to be working on.

Charter commission struggles with agenda. DWI checkpoint. Free time calendar.

02/20/2024

Bossier Chamber of Commerce president Lisa Johnson was on KEEL this morning discussing the Charter Review Commission Townhall meetings. The FIRST ONE is TONIGHT at 6pm at Ho**er Park MLK Community Center. 🗓️

02/12/2024

This was Michael Duke Lowrie's interview with American Ground Radio on Feb 8, 2024 after the hearing with Judge Mike Craig in the Bossier City vs Stephanie Agee / David Crockett lawsuit.

As stated, we are already moving forward with the NEXT PETITION.

PRINTABLE TRANSCRIPT: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rznrscmztumv70v5ibzgg/2024-02-08-KEEL-AGR-Duke-TermLimits-Case.pdf?rlkey=gb85cdgbihnwbveb3997x80z3&dl=0

02/09/2024

02/08/2024

Thanks to Bossier Watch for posting these documents.

HEARING NOTICE: Thurs Feb 8, 2024 at Benton Courthouse

02/07/2024

📋Here are your Bossier City Charter Commission members and their appointing officials.

Source: https://www.bossiercity.org/499/Bossier-City-Charter-Commission

02/06/2024

📺VIDEO LINK: Here is the Feb 5, 2024 meeting of the Bossier City Charter Commission

We STRONGLY encourage you to listen to this meeting. It is VERY revealing to say the least.

02/06/2024

Bossier City Charter Commission Schedule

Working Meetings in Council Chambers
Feb 12 at 11:00 AM, Council Chambers
Feb 26 at 6:00 PM, Council Chambers
Mar 4 at 6:00 PM, Council Chambers
Mar 20 at 09:00 AM, Council Chambers
Mar 28 at 6:00 PM, Council Chambers

Town Hall Meeting Schedule
Feb 20 at 6:00-8:00 PM, Ho**er Park MLK Community Center
Feb 22: at 6:00-8:00 PM, Shady Grove Community Center
Feb 27 at 6:00-8:00 PM, Bossier Instruction Center, Airline Blvd

The current Bossier City Charter can be viewed at www.bossiercity.org -- Government -- City -- Laws -- City Charter.

Your recommendations for changes to the charter can be emailed to [email protected].

02/01/2024

DOCUMENT RELEASE: Opposition to Peremptory Exceptions from Kean Miller, LLP



PRINTABLE PDF LINK:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1wvr446qhaqgrx3wc7buk/2024-01-31-Opposition-to-Peremptory-Exceptions-Bossier-v-Agee.pdf?rlkey=ajo8coqhyd29wn2lp6xjqp2ov&dl=0