Shreveport Mayor Arceneaux Reports Decrease in Crime and Economic Growth in 2026 State of the City Address
In the 2026 State of the City address, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux reported a decrease in violent crime and highlighted the completion of police substations. The city maintains a financial reserve of $29 million, with a balanced operating budget projected for 2026.
Mayor Arceneaux discussed neighborhood revitalization efforts, including 255 demolished structures in 2025 and plans for Phase 2 of the Block By Block Initiative. Water improvements include a new elevated tank at the Port of Caddo-Bossier and investments at the Amiss Water Treatment Plant.
Ongoing negotiations for a sewer consent decree are expected to extend beyond the original November 2026 deadline. The mayor also emphasized economic development efforts, including new data center projects and upgrades by G-Unit Film and Television, aiming to boost local revenues.
