City Of Shreveport Communications Director To Take Similar Job With Louisiana Democratic Party

Shreveport LA

12 January, 2021

4:13 PM

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From the City of Shreveport: January 8, 2021 City of Shreveport Communications Director Benjamin Riggs has accepted the Director of Communications position for the Louisiana Democratic Party. He notified Mayor Adrian Perkins of his decision on January 6, 2021. Riggs will remain at his current post through January 29, 2021 to bring any ongoing projects to aconclusion and assist with the transition. "Ben has been more than a team member for my administration, but a familymember. He worked diligently to keep our citizens informed, throughout crisis aftercrisis with a sense of unwavering integrity and duty to the City of Shreveport," saidMayor Perkins. "We will miss him, but we are excited about the opportunitiesahead for him and his family." Mayor Adrian Perkins appointed Riggs when he took office on December 29, 2018. "This is a bitter-sweet moment. I am grateful to have served my hometown andMayor Perkins over the past two years," said Riggs. "Working alongside thededicated professionals at the City of Shreveport was an honor, and I am proud ofeverything we have accomplished. I am also excited about this next chapter withthe Democratic Party." Applicants who wish to be considered for the Communications Director positionshould submit their resumes to [email protected] by January 15,2021. This press release was produced by the City of Shreveport. The views expressed are the author's own.