Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor issued a response to Mayor Arceneaux’s decision regarding the declaration of an emergency in Shreveport, emphasizing the council’s unanimous support for the declaration.

Expressing disappointment, Taylor highlighted the disparity between the mayor’s decision and the council’s unanimous vote in favor of the declaration. She underscored the persistently high levels of crime in the specified areas despite the measures already in place.

In her statement, Taylor reiterated the urgency of addressing gun violence, violence against women, and children, stressing that the alarming crime rates in these domains warrant additional support for law enforcement officers. She pointed to the ongoing severity of the situation, referencing data from public health and crime statistics, emphasizing the continued urgency and importance of this matter to the council.

Taylor emphasized that the pressing nature of combating crime in these areas remains evident and factual, as the reported numbers and public health indicators affirm the persistent urgency. Despite the efforts already in motion, she maintained that the statistics in these crucial areas have not shown a decline.

Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor’s response reflected the council’s stance on the emergency declaration, highlighting the ongoing urgency to address the prevalent issues of crime against gun violence, women, and children.