I've gotten a few questions about whether Parker Ward, the teen who officially announced his candidacy for Shreveport mayor last week, actually can run.
Looks like his age won't be a problem, according to the city charter.
Here's what it says:
"At the time of his qualification for election, the mayor shall be a qualified elector and a resident of the City of Shreveport. During his term of office, he shall hold no other public office or position of public employment, except that of a notary public or as a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States of America. If the mayor ceases to be a qualified elector or ceases to reside in the city, his office shall be deemed vacant."
So while Ward may not have much political experience - people want leaders who operate on "prinicple," he reminded me - it looks like he meets the prerequisites.
Looks like his age won't be a problem, according to the city charter.
Here's what it says:
"At the time of his qualification for election, the mayor shall be a qualified elector and a resident of the City of Shreveport. During his term of office, he shall hold no other public office or position of public employment, except that of a notary public or as a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States of America. If the mayor ceases to be a qualified elector or ceases to reside in the city, his office shall be deemed vacant."
So while Ward may not have much political experience - people want leaders who operate on "prinicple," he reminded me - it looks like he meets the prerequisites.
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