Shreveport Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael D. Williams
Candidate for Mayor
Michael D. Williams is running for mayor of Shreveport in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Arceneaux, Sia Fakhriravari, Chaunta Mero, Tammy Phelps, Stormy Gage Watts and John-Paul Young.
Deadline to register in person, by mail or at an OMV office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Caddo Parish commissioner, U.S. Army veteran and Shreveport firefighter for 10 years. He served 14 years on the Caddo Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
- Campaign website
- michaelwilliamsformayor.com
Where Michael D. Williams stands: positions on the record
Economy1 sourced position
as reported by KSLA
Called for economic inclusion so minority and disadvantaged businesses get city contracts, and for changes to licensing and fees.
“We need economic inclusion to make sure the minority are contracted, DBE.”
Forum answerKSLA · Aug 23, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
as reported by The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate; not a direct quote
Proposes crisis intervention specialists to help police deal with mental health issues.
Own statementThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
Neighborhoods1 sourced position
Campaign site lists removing blight, improving housing and investing in cleaner neighborhoods.
Own statementMichael Williams for Mayor
Conviction1 sourced position
Convicted of 11 counts of wire fraud (federal court, March 2016).
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