Looks like Burrell is in for the Shreveport mayor's race

Burrell

An e-mail from state Rep. Roy Burrell's office this evening said the Shreveport legislator plans to formally announce his candidacy for mayor in the coming weeks. That comes more than a week after he publicly floated the idea.

When he makes it official, we'll publish the official brief we do for political candidates. Until then, check here for updates. A Facebook supporter group also should appear soon, the e-mail said.

“There is a growing concern among many citizens, businesses,and clergy regarding the lack of easy access to,and open communication and timely responses from City Hall. I will work to restore the confidence of the people that the mayor’s office should still be the people’s office," Burrell said. “I will continue to work with the city’s leaders to strengthen and revitalize the entire community from the inside out, making Shreveport a safer and more attractive place to live. To be great, Shreveport must become more than just another city … it must become a new destination.”

So far, Mayor Cedric Glover has indicated he will run for re-election, and City Councilman Bryan Wooley announced last week that he will seek the seat.