Shreveport residents have a new chance to shape the conversation ahead of the city’s mayoral race and the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) District 5 contest. KTBS 3 and KPXJ CW 21 are inviting viewers to submit questions they want candidates to answer during two televised forums.
How to participate
Anyone with a question about the issues that matter most can email it to [email protected] by Monday, Oct. 12. Organizers will review each submission and may incorporate selected questions into the live discussions.
Forum details
The Shreveport Mayoral Forum will be broadcast live on KPXJ on Oct. 15. The PSC District 5 Forum will air on KTBS on Oct. 18. Both programs will feature the candidates who have qualified for the ballot, giving voters a clear view of each contender’s priorities.
Why the forums matter
Infrastructure is expected to dominate the mayoral debate. Candidates will discuss how they plan to address the city’s roads, drainage, water and sewer systems, and what investments they will prioritize to support future growth. For the PSC race, the stakes are equally high. Commissioners oversee utility regulation, influencing electricity rates, energy policy and long‑term infrastructure planning that affect both households and businesses across northwest Louisiana.
By submitting questions, Shreveport voters can ensure the forums focus on the topics that matter most to them—whether it’s improving road safety, protecting water quality, or keeping energy costs affordable.
What’s next
Both forums are part of a broader effort to keep the electorate informed ahead of Election Day. The stations encourage viewers to stay engaged by visiting KTBS.com/politics for additional coverage, candidate profiles and election updates.
Community participation helps hold candidates accountable and gives residents a clearer picture of how each candidate’s vision aligns with the values of faith, family and liberty that define the Shreveport area.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
