Shreveport City Council District C · Nov 3, 2026
Mark Black
Candidate for City Council District C
Mark Black is running for Shreveport City Council District C in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jim Taliaferro.
Deadline to register in person, by mail or at an OMV office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySoftware engineer and lifelong Shreveport resident who graduated from Caddo Magnet High and LSU Shreveport.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
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- Campaign website
- markblackforshreveport.com
Where Mark Black stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Criticized council members' nondisclosure agreements on data center construction and pledged never to sign one.
“I will never sign an NDA that prevents me from keeping constituents informed and in the loop.”
Own statementMark Black for Shreveport
Surveillance1 sourced position
Opposes the city's use of automated license plate reader cameras.
“I will fight the city's use of ALPR cameras which invade the privacy and liberty of law-abiding citizens.”
Own statementMark Black for Shreveport
Police staffing1 sourced position
Wants to end forced overtime for police officers.
“Forced overtime is stretching an already thin police force even thinner. I will fight to end this policy.”
Own statementMark Black for Shreveport
Housing1 sourced position
Would push for citywide limits on rental application fees, late fees and other junk fees.
Own statementMark Black for Shreveport
Also running for City Council District C
- Jim Taliaferro (incumbent)
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