Caddo Commission ratifies resolution welcoming Bernie Sanders to Shreveport

Caddo Commission pass Sen. Sanders resolution

CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)- Caddo Parish commissioners stand by their special resolution that welcomed Senator Bernie Sanders to Shreveport. The commission passed the resolution Thursday afternoon that welcomed Senator Sanders for of his "Fighting Oligarchy" rally at the Municipal Auditorium on June 21 that "recognized his years of public service and commitment to issues affecting working families across the nation." The resolution did not pa…

Caddo Commission ratifies resolution welcoming Bernie Sanders to Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. - The Caddo Parish Commission voted Thursday to ratify a special resolution welcoming U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders to Shreveport for his Fighting Oligarchy Tour.

Caddo Commission 'ratifies' controversial Bernie Sanders welcome resolution

The Caddo Parish Commission voted Thursday to "ratify" a resolution already presented to Sen. Bernie Sanders before any commissioners saw or voted on it. The matter has drawn the ire of local Republicans, as well as the state Attorney General who has opened an investigation into the potential violation of open meeting laws.