Mayor Arceneaux answers FAQs regarding possible temporary 2% surcharge to fight blight

Key points from Mayor Arceneaux's 2% water surcharge to fight blight in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A proposed two percent surcharge on all Shreveport Water and Sewer accounts got residents talking, leading Mayor Arceneaux to provide answers to some of the more frequently asked questions from residents. On October 1, the mayor announced some of the key points from the budget he submitted to the Shreveport City Council, which included spending priorities and objectives, as well as a two percent surcharge raised to …

Mayor Arceneaux answers FAQs regarding possible temporary 2% surcharge to fight blight

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Mayor Tom Arceneaux has suggested a possible temporary 2% surcharge on water and sewer bills for 18 months to fund the demolition of large, abandoned apartment complexes and commercial structures that have become dangerous and unsalvageable.

Arceneaux says 2% surcharge to combat blight would be temporary

(The Center Square) – Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said the newly proposed blight surcharge is his way of cleaning up the city and would only last 18 months if approved.

Temporary Water Bill Increase Could Clear Shreveport's Abandoned Buildings

As Shreveport grapples with its abandoned buildings, a new proposal might change the landscape of our neighborhoods for the better. Or will it? Continue reading…