CAO Fields Jones Breaks Down Mayor's $220 Million Bond Proposal

Shreveport's Chief Administrative Office Sherricka Fields Jones talks with 101.7 / 710 KEEL's Robert J Wright and Erin McCarty about the $220 million bond package proposed by Mayor Adrian Perkins.

The Mayor hopes that his plan will be approved by the city council and the measure will go to the voters in November.

More details from KEEL:

"Shreveport voters will likely be asked to ok a $220 million dollar bond proposal this fall. This massive package will include funding for several critical projects including fire department equipment, road improvements and police department facility upgrades.

The proposal also calls for new playground equipment at several local parks. The following parks would see upgrades: A.B. Palmer Park(D), Airport Park(F), Andrew Currie Park(A), Betty Virginia Park(B), Bilberry Park(G), Chris Hayes (Mooretown) Park(F), Ford Park(A), Hattie Perry Park(B), David Raines Park(A), Cedar Grove Park(F), Mamie Hicks Park(A), Sunset Acres Park(F) and Valencia Park(B).

If the City Council oks it, this would go on the ballot on November 15th."