SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has retracted his proposal for a temporary 2% surcharge on water and sewer bills, which was designed to fund the demolition of large, abandoned apartment complexes and commercial properties in the city.

The decision follows discussions with City Council members and public feedback.

Arceneaux instructed the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare budget ordinances without the surcharge and its intended uses. “We welcome input from the Council and the community on alternative ways to address large property demolitions,” he stated.

The Mayor highlighted the urgent need to tackle dangerous and dilapidated structures.

The city plans to continue pursuing legal action against negligent property owners, seeking state and federal gran

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