Shreveport City Councilman Grayson Boucher announced his withdrawal from the city marshal’s race, citing fiscal responsibility and a desire to focus on family and business endeavors. This decision leaves current City Marshal James Jefferson as the lone qualifier, effectively reelecting him to a second term without opposition.
Reasons for Withdrawal
Boucher stated that he made the decision after considerable thought, prayer, and conversations with family and supporters. He emphasized his commitment to being a fiscal hawk and watchdog against wasteful government spending, believing that continuing the campaign under current dynamics would run counter to these principles.
Boucher also expressed his intention to devote the remaining four months of his City Council term to unfinished work, including securing additional raises for police officers and firefighters, who he believes are grossly underpaid. Furthermore, he aims to address the pay and staffing problems affecting the city’s Sanitation Department.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
