The Office of Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler released a letter today reflecting on the mayor’s first term in office and outlining key priorities for his upcoming second term. The letter, addressed to Bossier City citizens, highlights a series of accomplishments since 2021 and sets the stage for continued progress.
In the message, the Mayor’s Office emphasized that Mayor Chandler remains committed to building a stronger, cleaner, and more efficient Bossier City, stating that “this is just the beginning.”
A Record of First-Term Accomplishments
The letter details several initiatives launched or completed during Chandler’s first term:
- City Engineer Appointment: One of Mayor Chandler’s early priorities was filling the long-vacant city engineer position with a qualified professional to lead infrastructure planning and project oversight.
- No-Kill Animal Shelter: The Mayor’s Office celebrated Bossier City Animal Services’ achievement of no-kill status—an effort credited to the persistence and compassion of staff and community volunteers.
- Public Safety Improvements: Under Chandler’s leadership, the Bossier City Police Department reached a 97% staffing rate—the highest in years—thanks to increased support for recruitment and resources.
- Term Limits Support: The mayor stood with citizens in their efforts to establish term limits for local elected officials, fulfilling a campaign promise and promoting government accountability.
- Employee Pay Raises: Recognizing the dedication of city employees, Chandler advocated for and delivered long-overdue pay increases for municipal staff.
- Business-Like Governance: The Mayor’s Office implemented efficiency-focused changes across departments to maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars.
- Citywide Beautification: Cleanliness became a daily focus for the administration, with enhanced clean-up efforts throughout Bossier City.
- Community Engagement: The letter expressed the mayor’s belief in working together with all stakeholders, quoting Mother Teresa to underscore the importance of collective action: “Together we can do something wonderful.”
Second-Term Priorities
Looking ahead, the Mayor’s Office laid out Chandler’s plans for the next four years:
- “Blight to Bright” Initiative: Chandler intends to amplify city clean-up efforts with additional funding for Public Works and expanded contract services. The goal is for residents to “see their tax dollars making a difference.”
- New Facility for Council on Aging: The mayor is pursuing the purchase of an existing building to relocate the Bossier Council on Aging, with plans to also house other city agencies—improving both efficiency and service delivery.
- Boosting Business Development: Mayor Chandler is committed to supporting local businesses and revitalizing underused commercial properties. Meetings have already been held with stakeholders at The Boardwalk and Pierre Bossier Mall to assist in attracting new business ventures.
The letter concludes with a message of gratitude and resolve from the Mayor’s Office:
“We are proud of the promises fulfilled, but this is just the beginning. With a second term on the horizon, Mayor Chandler is focused on building on these accomplishments and ensuring excellence remains the standard for all city operations.”
For more information about Mayor Chandler’s initiatives or to stay updated on city projects, residents are encouraged to visit bossiercity.org.