Anderson Addresses the Crisis in Shreveport, Calls for Bold Action to Protect Residents

On Sunday, Quentin Anthony Anderson, Democratic candidate for Congress in Louisiana’s 6th District, visited The Pines apartment complex in Shreveport, where he delivered a powerful statement addressing the ongoing crisis resulting from mass evictions and utility cutoffs at several local apartment complexes.

“As I stand here at The Pines, it’s clear that the situation in Shreveport is more than just a local crisis — it’s a stark reminder of why we need forceful, unapologetic advocacy at the highest levels of government,” Anderson stated. He emphasized that the conditions at The Pines, Jolie, Villa Norte, and other complexes are not only a failure of local management but also of a system that allows absentee landlords to neglect their responsibilities while residents suffer.

The crisis, which led to a state of emergency declaration by Mayor Tom Arceneaux, has left many residents without basic necessities like water and electricity. Anderson criticized the system that permitted these conditions to fester, stressing the need for strong leadership in Congress to hold landlords accountable and protect the rights of tenants.

“The fact that the city had to declare a state of emergency to address basic human needs like water and electricity – in 2024 – shows just how broken the current system is,” Anderson continued. “We need bold, decisive action to protect our communities and ensure that what is happening here in Shreveport never happens again.”

Anderson’s statement was accompanied by a call for stronger federal oversight and funding to ensure that every American has access to safe, sanitary housing, regardless of their location. He vowed to make housing security a top priority in his campaign, promising to fight for the resources and policies necessary to prevent such crises in the future.