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July 31, 2009 - MAYOR CEDRIC GLOVER DECIDES NOT TO VETO

Mayor Cedric B. Glover has officially notified the Shreveport City Council members and Council Staff of his decision not to veto a council resolution to seek bids for energy leases on city property.

On Friday, July 24, 2009 members of the City Council unanimously passed a resolution to seek bids on city property in southwest Shreveport. It would be placed on the state mineral board’s agenda to give energy exploration companies an opportunity to bid.

“I have decided to allow Resolution 130 of 2009 to become effective without my signature,” says Glover. “I have been encouraged by many to veto this legislation however, I decided not to do so as I do not wish to send this City or its citizens through unnecessary and counterproductive maneuvering. These actions erode the public’s confidence in its elected officials.”

To read Mayor Glover’s 7/31/09 letter to City Council Members, click here: http://www.shreveportla.gov/pdf/gloverresolution130revised2.pdf



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