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Walker was previously stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City. In his military career, he earned two [[Distinguished Flying Cross]]es, thirteen Air Medals, a [[Bronze Star]], and the Meritorious Service Medal. He left the military to become Bossier City’s chief administrative officer under Mayor [[George Dement]], his [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] predecessor. Walker told ''The Shreveporr Times'' that he approaches his job "as I've worked all my life. I learned at an early age to hold a certain [[work ethic]] and accountability, and I'm very fortunate in that regard to be able to look forward to each and every day."<ref name=walker/>​

Walker was previously stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City. In his military career, he earned two [[Distinguished Flying Cross]]es, thirteen Air Medals, a [[Bronze Star]], and the Meritorious Service Medal. He left the military to become Bossier City’s chief administrative officer under Mayor [[George Dement]], his [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] predecessor. Walker told ''The Shreveporr Times'' that he approaches his job "as I've worked all my life. I learned at an early age to hold a certain [[work ethic]] and accountability, and I'm very fortunate in that regard to be able to look forward to each and every day."<ref name=walker/>​

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==Political life==​

==Political life==

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In 1991, Walker made an unsuccessful race as a Democrat in the primary for the District 12 seat on the Bossier Parish Police Jury. The winner in a runoff contest, called the [[general election]] in Louisiana, was the late [[Eddy Shell]], a Republican educator at Bossier Parish Community College.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 19, 1991.</ref>

In 1991, Walker made an unsuccessful race as a Democrat in the primary for the District 12 seat on the Bossier Parish Police Jury. The winner in a runoff contest, called the [[general election]] in Louisiana, was the late [[Eddy Shell]], a Republican educator at Bossier Parish Community College.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 19, 1991.</ref>

At the age of seventy-five in 2009, the self-described "workaholic" Walker,<ref name=walker>"Walker unopposed for mayor of Bossier City," ''The Shreveport Times,'' February 25, 2009.</ref> ran unopposed for a second term in the municipal elections held on April 4 in Bossier City, the largest city in Bossier Parish though the parish seat is to the north in Benton. Bossier City is east of the Red River from Shreveport. "Of course, I'm pleased. To me, it's an indication that the majority of the population is happy" with the mayor and city council, Walker told ''The Shreveport Times'' on learning that he had procured no opposition for reelection in 2009<ref name=walker/>​

At the age of seventy-five in 2009, the self-described "workaholic" Walker,<ref name=walker>"Walker unopposed for mayor of Bossier City," ''The Shreveport Times,'' February 25, 2009.</ref> ran unopposed for a second term in the municipal elections held on April 4 in Bossier City, the largest city in Bossier Parish though the parish seat is to the north in Benton. Bossier City is east of the Red River from Shreveport. "Of course, I'm pleased. To me, it's an indication that the majority of the population is happy" with the mayor and city council, Walker told ''The Shreveport Times'' on learning that he had procured no opposition for reelection in 2009<ref name=walker/>​

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Walker outlined his principal goals as follows:​

Walker outlined his principal goals as follows:​

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*Maintaining public safety, which the hiring of six new police dispatchers​

*Maintaining public safety, which the hiring of six new police dispatchers​

**Completing the Cyber Innovation Center, the $100 million hi-tech park under construction near Bossier Parish Community College​

*Completing the Cyber Innovation Center, the $100 million hi-tech park under construction near Bossier Parish Community College​

*Expansion of the scenic Arthur Ray Teague Parkway along the Red River.<ref name=walker/>​

*Expansion of the scenic Arthur Ray Teague Parkway along the Red River.<ref name=walker/>​

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In 2011, Mayor Walker worked successfully to keep open the Louisiana Boardwalk shops and restaurants complex in downtown Bossier City. The company faced [[foreclosure]] from its bank after six years of operation. Walker was able to locate new management to take over the operation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://k945.com/louisiana-boardwalk-foreclosed-on/|title=Louisiana Boardwalk Foreclosed on?|date=February 16, 2011|publisher=k945.com|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref>​

In 2011, Mayor Walker worked successfully to keep open the Louisiana Boardwalk shops and restaurants complex in downtown Bossier City. The company faced [[foreclosure]] from its bank after six years of operation. Walker was able to locate new management to take over the operation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://k945.com/louisiana-boardwalk-foreclosed-on/|title=Louisiana Boardwalk Foreclosed on?|date=February 16, 2011|publisher=k945.com|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref>​

Walker worked in 2010 and 2011 with local and state officials to obtain two compressed natural gas plants, which offer public access to [[alternative fuel]]s.<ref name=cng>{{cite web|url=http://www.cngnow.com/news/post.aspx?id=22|title=Bossier City's second CNG station opens|publisher=''The Bossier Press-Tribune''|date=August 25, 2011|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref>

Walker worked in 2010 and 2011 with local and state officials to obtain two compressed natural gas plants, which offer public access to [[alternative fuel]]s.<ref name=cng>{{cite web|url=http://www.cngnow.com/news/post.aspx?id=22|title=Bossier City's second CNG station opens|publisher=''The Bossier Press-Tribune''|date=August 25, 2011|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref>

In 2012, Walker and other local and state officials participated with the entertainer Jimmy Buffett in a ground-breaking ceremony for the third Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, a $197 million resort [[casino]] in Bossier City. The name comes from "Margaritaville", a 1977 Buffet song. The singer performed early in his career in Bossier City. The project, includes a hotel and restaurant. Company officials said that the firm will provide more than 1,200 jobs and $12 million in local tax revenues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.margaritaville.com/news.html?n_id=3106&y=2012&m=3|title=Construction on Bossier City Margaritaville Casino Has Begun|publisher=margaritaville.com|date=March 1, 2012|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref><ref>The two other Margaritaville casinos are in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], and Biloxi,  [[Mississippi]].</ref>​

In 2012, Walker and other local and state officials participated with the entertainer Jimmy Buffett in a ground-breaking ceremony for the third Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, a $197 million resort [[casino]] in Bossier City. The name comes from "Margaritaville", a 1977 Buffet song. The singer performed early in his career in Bossier City. The project, includes a hotel and restaurant. Company officials said that the firm will provide more than 1,200 jobs and $12 million in local tax revenues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.margaritaville.com/news.html?n_id=3106&y=2012&m=3|title=Construction on Bossier City Margaritaville Casino Has Begun|publisher=margaritaville.com|date=March 1, 2012|accessdate=February 28, 2015}}</ref><ref>The two other Margaritaville casinos are in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], and Biloxi,  [[Mississippi]].</ref>​

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