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Public commenter alleges corruption in Shreveport water department; requests forensic audit
Shreveport City Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary
An attendee alleged nepotism, cronyism and theft within the water department and said an employee (Nakia Washington) had been on paid administrative leave for nearly a year; the commenter asked the council for a forensic audit, a financial audit and personnel review.
During the public-comment period on Jan. 13 an attendee identified as a long-time advocate for small businesses and public-sector workers alleged "major corruption" within the Shreveport water department, citing "racism, nepotism, and cronyism" and saying a revenue-operations manager (named in the…
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