Shreveport Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tom Arceneaux
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Tom Arceneaux, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Shreveport in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sia Fakhriravari, 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
TodayAttorney who was sworn in as Shreveport's 57th mayor on Dec. 31, 2022. A graduate of Captain Shreve High School, LSU and LSU Law School, he has been an advocate for the Highland neighborhood.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
- Campaign website
- www.tomforshreveport.com
Tom Arceneaux was invited to the Sept. 27 mayoral forum hosted by PACE but declined to attend, according to organizers. KSLA · Sep 28, 2026
Where Tom Arceneaux stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Criticized the planning commission's rejection of the west Shreveport data center and said it would create construction jobs and city revenue.
“This is one of those economic developments that go in the home run category”
Own statementKSLA · Dec 10, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Submitted a proposed $679.9 million 2027 budget that funds a 6% raise for police officers and firefighters and keeps more than $24.7 million in operating reserve.
Own statementKTAL · Oct 2, 2026
Blight1 sourced position
Said Block by Block pilot projects in Highland and Mooretown will rely on partners such as Morning Star Baptist Church and redevelopment groups.
Own statementThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
Infrastructure1 sourced position
Said he wants to see the 2024 bond-funded infrastructure work through to completion.
“Continuing block by block and continuing to rebuild the infrastructure based on the bond issue that the voters passed in April of 2024. I want to see those to fruition,”
Own statementKSLA · Aug 7, 2026
Economy1 sourced position
as reported by KSLA
At the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce forum, said the city's priority is growing small businesses.
“Most jobs are created by small business, so our priorities are to concentrate on small business and grow those businesses, which produce most of the jobs in our economy.”
Forum answerKSLA · Aug 23, 2026
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