according this town talk article (see link) rapides parish school board member herbert dixon has announced his intention to seek the district 26 louisiana state representative seat currently held by israel "bo" curtis.
however, a poster over on the louisiana way forums points out in a post here that according to the la state heh heh heh ethics board that mr. dixon:
"violated Section 1116A of the Code of Governmental Ethics by compelling Ms. Norvella Williams, while she served as the Principal of Arthur Smith Middle School, to recommend the promotion of David Brasher and to discontinue documenting the poor performance of Kevin Thomas, and thereby providing these persons with things of economic value."click here to read more with link to heh heh heh ethics board ruling. EXTERNAL LINK
