Mayor City of Shreveport
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Democratic
A Shreveport real estate broker and community activist who has spent the past year canvassing neighborhoods across the city. Her stated focus is listening to residents in every part of Shreveport and acting on their concerns.
Republican
Second-term Caddo Parish commissioner for District 4, which takes in the Highland neighborhood where he lives. Runs on a "Safe Clean Streets" platform of higher police pay and repairs to the water and sewer systems.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for
Democratic
A Caddo Parish commissioner for more than 14 years who also served in the U.S. Army and spent a decade with the Shreveport Fire Department. Now a minister, he campaigns on public safety and economic development.
Records: Civil Rights 1 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for,
No Party
A Shreveport businessman who owns Flames Mediterranean Restaurant. His platform centers on public safety and neighborhood revitalization, with an emphasis on expanding economic opportunity for residents.
Democratic
Caddo Parish commissioner for District 7 since 2015 and president of the parish commission. A Shreveport native running on a "One Shreveport" platform of economic growth and public safety.
Democratic
Louisiana state representative for District 3 since 2020 and a former Caddo Parish School Board member. Campaigns on rebuilding the city water system and fully staffing and equipping the police department.
Republican · Incumbent
Shreveport's 57th mayor, sworn in December 31, 2022. An attorney and LSU Law graduate who previously served on the Shreveport City Council and has long been active in Highland neighborhood civic work.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Source: voterportal.sos.la.gov