Sia Ravari
Our city has a proud history, strong families and hardworking people who deserve a future filled with opportunity, safety and prosperity. But too many residents feel left behind by rising costs, aging infrastructure and a lack of opportunity. It is time for a new direction, one focused on rebuilding the foundations of a city we once proudly called home.
Goals
In order to achieve my vision and address my key priorities, I have set several specific goals and actions that I plan to take
A City For Everyone
Shreveport should be a place where people of all ages can build a life they’re excited about. Right now, too many young people leave because they don’t see enough opportunity, energy, or reasons to stay. We need a city that is active, welcoming, and full of things to do for both young people and families.
Safer Neighborhoods
Every resident deserves to feel safe where they live. That starts with strengthening our police force and also building real relationships between officers and the neighborhoods they serve. Public safety improves when trust grows, communication is consistent, and police are known and supported in the communities they protect.
High Paying Jobs and Real Opportunity
Shreveport should compete for major employers and new industry. That means being proactive about recruiting businesses that bring good-paying jobs and long-term investment. When we grow quality jobs here, we give families stability and give young people a reason to build their future in Shreveport.
Civic pride and Shared Responsibility
A stronger city is built when everyone takes part in improving it. Civic pride means caring about our neighborhoods, our streets, and our shared spaces. When residents are involved in keeping the city clean and improving it, we build a culture where people take ownership and protect what we’ve built together.
Vision & Beliefs
My name is Siavosh (Sia) F. Ravari. My story began when I officially moved to the U.S. in 1982 and lived in Houston for most of my life. At the time, the city’s downtown area was struggling with high crime rates, and I decided I wanted to take action to help rebuild the community.
In 1986, a few neighbors and I purchased a storefront and turned it into a police station for the city. I have supported the police department without an official title or position ever since. By 1991, Houston had become one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.
I met my wife in 1990 in Houston. She moved to Shreveport in 2000 while completing her residency at LSU, and we decided to make the move permanent when our first child was born in 2004. Our second child followed in 2008. Since then, I have been a proud member of the community.
Shreveport was once a prosperous city, but it slowly began to decline, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, conditions have worsened: crime has increased, businesses have closed, and people, especially members of the next generation, have moved elsewhere.
Our city has a proud history, strong families and hardworking people who deserve a future filled with opportunity, safety and prosperity. But too many residents feel left behind by rising costs, aging infrastructure and a lack of opportunity. It is time for a new direction, one focused on rebuilding the foundations of a city we once proudly called home.