Communication gap?

Evodna Springer, a member of the Bossier Parish Citizens’ Coalition, says when it comes to local government there is a lack of communication.
This was brought to her attention last year when she found out about a vote of the Bossier Parish Police Jury regarding a truck stop that would offer video poker in Benton.
“The whole truck stop issue revealed to me and to other people there was a lack of communication between government offices and the people — what I call an information deficit, in particular Bossier Parish,” Springer said.
She said there should be additional wording on signs to let residents know exactly what kind of structure is going up.
“Zoning signs are vaguely worded,” she said. “We see them all the time and the first thing we think is a new subdivision is coming up; but not anymore. We can no longer have that mind-set.”
In an effort to keep residents in the know about government issues, Springer started her very own blog.