Shreveport honors Bonnie Moore for 20+ years of community development; council adopts resolution

The Shreveport City Council formally recognized Bonnie Moore for more than 20 years of leadership and community development service, adopting a resolution and hearing a series of public tributes.

Bonnie Moore, identified in the meeting as the city’s community development director, was honored during a series of remarks from council members, city staff and residents. The resolution notes Moore’s role administering federal, state and local programs, securing loan-guarantee and grant funding, and serving on multiple boards. The text of Resolution 13, read into the record, credits Moore with securing more than $13,000,000 in Section 108 loan guarantee funds and preparing more than $34,000,000 in grant funding over her tenure.

“I have no doubt that Thea Scott will lead in a smooth transition,” Moore told council, and she urged continued focus on poverty and services for the underserved. Several council members described Moore as a trusted public servant. Councilman Mike (first name not specified in transcript) and others noted Moore’s long career across five mayoral administrations.

Public commenters and community leaders — including representatives from neighborhood groups and a former police sergeant — praised Moore’s work on redevelopment, vacant property reclamation and neighborhood parks. The council adopted Resolution 13 by recorded voice as “passes with 7.”

The resolution instructs the city to honor Moore’s service; the transcript shows she will retire and that staff named for transition include Thea Scott (noted by Moore as the anticipated successor). The resolution does not commit specific future funding.