Duke and the minutes

by rex on October 12, 2011

in district 8

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Of course, I just posted my thoughts on Jeff Thompson’s flyer and Duke’s lawsuit. Now I’ve actually read the entire lawsuit.

Guess what? Duke is the stand-up guy that I think he is.

As you can read in the lawsuit and attached documents, Duke Lowrie did everything he could to bring the hours padding and false credit to the attention of the Bossier City Council as well as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Did he pad his hours? Yes. That was the standard practice with the Bossier City Fire Department.

When Duke tried to correct that policy, was he railroaded? Yes.

Take a look at the minutes from the Bossier City Council meeting Louisiana EMS Certification Commission. Of course the legal counsel did not want further review. That would have most likely brought the practice more public attention.

louisiana ems certification minutes

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At any rate, I am firmly convinced that while Jeff Thompson might be a fine trial lawyer and adept at suing people – that is EXACTLY the reason why he is the wrong choice for District 8 state representative. His flyer was very misleading and a lie itself.

I know Duke Lowrie personally and have spent many hours discussing politics with him. His heart is in the right place, and he is the right guy for the job.

UPDATE: As Bossier City Councilman from District 4 David Jones pointed out, I had mistakenly listed the minutes from the Bossier City Council meeting. In fact, the minutes are from LA EMS Certification Commission. That has been corrected.

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  • Kathy Young

    I don’t live in the 8th district, or I would VOTE for DUKE!!!

  • Jason

    Duke is not the person people think he is. I know him also and know that he is a constant complainer. I hope that other people have had the opportunity to meet him personally when he is not putting on a show for a campaign. I will not be voting for him. 

    • Anonymous

      That’s odd. I know him as well certainly don’t think he is a “constant complainer”. Granted, everyone has complaints from time to time. The difference is whether people act on those complaints to effect change.

  • Jason

    Duke is not the person people think he is. I know him also and know that he is a constant complainer. I hope that other people have had the opportunity to meet him personally when he is not putting on a show for a campaign. I will not be voting for him. 

  • Conservative41

    Here is a BIG question! If he is the BIG stand up guy that you say he is and tried to right the wrong with the BCFD then, where oh where are all the Firemen and their wives? Shouldn’t they be making calls on his behalf or holding meet and greets at their homes? Introducing the great stand up guy? From what I understand the Firemen are glad to be rid of him.

  • Mike Dooley

    Duke is exactly what we need in Baton Rouge. He is honest, hard working and will not cave in because it is the easy way out. If you are looking for a man that will stand for honesty, he is your guy!!!!

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