Shreveport Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Sia Fakhriravari
Candidate for Mayor
Sia Fakhriravari is running for mayor of Shreveport in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Arceneaux, Chaunta Mero, Tammy Phelps, Stormy Gage Watts, Michael D. Williams and John-Paul Young.
Deadline to register in person, by mail or at an OMV office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayOwner of Flames Mediterranean Restaurant in Shreveport. He goes by Sia Ravari and lived in Houston for most of his life.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- No Party
- Campaign website
- ravariforshreveport.com
Sia Fakhriravari goes by Sia Ravari. The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
Where Sia Fakhriravari stands: positions on the record
Economy1 sourced position
as reported by KSLA
Said the city needs major manufacturing jobs.
“We need to create good-paying jobs, blue collar jobs. One or two jobs are not going to do it. We need major manufacturing jobs.”
Forum answerKSLA · Aug 23, 2026
City government1 sourced position
Said corruption and city leaders' failure to use Shreveport's potential are behind its decline.
“People promise, especially politicians, and never follow through”
Own statementThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
City budget1 sourced position
Said his administration would cut government waste and give first responders pay increases.
Own statementKSLA · Jul 29, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Campaign site lists strengthening the police force and building relationships between officers and neighborhoods.
Own statementSia Ravari for Mayor
Also running for Mayor
- Tom Arceneaux (incumbent)
- Chaunta Mero
- Tammy Phelps
- Stormy Gage Watts
- Michael D. Williams
- John-Paul Young
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