Last week Shreveport Mayor Tom Arcenceaux proposed a 2% Fee to be added to all Shreveport water bills to be designated specifically toward demolition of several blighted Shreveport apartment complexes.
As you can imagine, the proposal has not been well received. Citizens, council members, representatives, and others have expressed concerns about the proposed fee.
In response to the questions presented, Mayor Arceneaux released his responses to the many questions raised.
MAYOR ARCENEAUX ISSUES ANSWERS TO FAQ REGARDING POSSIBLE
TEMPORARY 2% SURCHARGE TO FIGHT BLIGHT
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…