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Council voices local-control concerns as it adopts resolution opposing Senate Bill 170
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 36 opposing Senate Bill 170 (2026) that would change commissioner requirements for the Caddo Parish port authority; members voiced concern that state confirmation could weaken local appointment authority while also acknowledging areas for improved port oversight and workforce development.
The Shreveport City Council debated and approved a resolution opposing Senate Bill 170 in the 2026 regular legislative session, legislation described in the meeting as imposing new requirements for commissioners of the Caddo Parish Port Authority. Council members said they supported the port's economic development role but objected to provisions that would require nominees to be confirmed by the state senate, arguing that such confirmation could lessen local control over appointments.
Councilman Butcher said he co-sponsored the resolution to keep appointment authority local and to ensure the council's confirmation matters; another councilmember noted recent port investments but agreed improved accountability and workforce development are worthwhile goals. The resolution passed following discussion and recorded voice votes reported in the meeting transcript.
