Ursula Bowman announces run for Shreveport City Council seat
“Shreveport is at a critical juncture. Crime is rampant, our infrastructure is damaged, our economy is stagnant and homelessness is a severe problem in our great city.”
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - On June 28, Ursula Bowman announced her candidacy for Shreveport City Council’s District G seat.
The seat is currently held by her husband, Jerry Bowman Jr., who is serving his last term.
Ursula Bowman is a member of the Caddo Democratic Parish Executive Committee, serving as vice-chair.
In a news release, she said she plans to spend the rest of the summer and fall visiting the residents of District G in an effort to learn of the community’s concerns and ideas.
At this time, she’s working on a comprehensive platform plan, focusing on five key priorities: accountability, economic development, public safety, homelessness, infrastructure.
“We have seen a lot of change in Shreveport during the past few years and more change is on the way,” she said. “In order to manage this change effectively, we need a good balance of experience and innovative ideas on the Shreveport City Council. I will bring the innovative ideas and enthusiasm to the City Council to move Shreveport forward.”
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