333. John-Paul Young, part 2

333. Part 2 of our interview with John-Paul Young. Caddo Commission District 4. Runs a farm and a restaurant. Long term mosquito reduction — We can combat mosquitoes more safely with natural sprays, better water management, and repellent plants that don’t harbor pests. Humane animal shelter — We should transition to a no-kill shelter while expanding neuter/spay programs and responsible adoption and ownership programs. Smart water use — Water is the new oil, a scarce and valuable commodity. We can cheaply develop systems to capitalize on our ample rainfall and participate in the growing regional water market. Agricultural Wealth — Caddo possesses a huge land area but no home grown food supply, and food is the number one bought-and-sold thing on Earth. We have all the resources we need for a smart and profitable food system and the improved health, income, and jobs that come with it. Fiscal Responsibility for the Future — Spending more than we bring in will deplete our reserves and ruin our credit. We need policies to control spending and remain solvent for the long term. Juvenile Justice — We must make necessary expansions of our award-winning Juvenile Justice Center while watching building and operational costs closely. I’m running for Caddo Commission in District 4, where I live and own a business, to have a seat at the table and push for policies like these that promote the public good.

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 4, 1864. The New Orleans Tribune began publication. The Tribune was one of the first daily newspapers produced by blacks.
   
2. This week in New Orleans history. 11 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 1983. Pontchartrain Beach Closed.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   October 18-22, 2019
   46^th Andouille Festival
   St. John Community Center / Thomas F. Daley Park
   2900 Hwy. 51 
   LaPlace, LA
   Andouille pagent, Andouille run, Sunday Gospel Stage, Lil Smokies stage / kid's tent, 2nd line parade, Friday Dollar Night
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Royal St. singer.
   
5. Postcards from the Campaign Trail. Sydney Veazie. Works as a financial intern for John Bel Edwards. At the rally.

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