Shreveport mayor Tom Arceneaux attached to his State of the City report a listing of department accomplishments in 2025.
1. Airports-SHV
Passenger enplanements increase by 12 percent over 2024, marking the highest passenger count in forty-four years.
Approximately 10,000 square feet of additional gate space was added to airport concourses.
The long-term parking lot was expanded by 300 spaces with plans to have an additional 700 spaces to open in late 2026.
At the Downtown Airport, the city completed a $7 million runway reconstruction project.
2. Community Development
The city received a $1.5 million HUD endowment to continue the people component of the CHOICE Neighborhood Initiative.
Workforce Development partnered with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Southern University Shreveport to launch a six-month Medical Assistant Training Program.
The department made targeted investments to support community services and early childhood development.
The $24,200,000 Bayou Grande development was completed.
3. Economic Development
The department implemented online registration for the City’s liquor licensing process, introduced a two-year license option, moved all liquor-related documents online, and ABO card extended from two to three years.
The department launched a comprehensive One-Stop Economic Development portal that provides information on major developments, local business incentives, industrial sites, workforce and training programs, permitting and licensing.
The process for local businesses to become city vendors was simplified.
The city received a grant of approximately $400 thousand to support the expansion of Providence House and a $100 thousand grant for beautification projects at the airport.
4. Fair Share
The department hosted a six-week Business Development Course that provided training on capacity building, capital formation, and technology use.
The department hosted several training and engagement opportunities for the business community and hosted networking events
The department recommended expanding the DBE qualifications which the city council adopted.
5. Finance
The department received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
The department implemented enhanced data collection processes to support more timely and accurate financial reporting.
John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.