John Atkins

John Atkins lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. He earned a bachelor's degree from Washington and Lee University, a graduate degree from the University of Texas, Austin, and a graduate degree from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. His career experience includes working in asset management. He has been affiliated with Centenary College of Louisiana, Barksdale Forward, the Committee of One Hundred of Shreveport-Bossier, Southfield School, and the Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board.[1]

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Campaign websiteAtkins' campaign website stated the following:Fiscal Responsibility - John will make sound decisions on utility rates based on engineering and economics, not politics. Transparency - John will push for transparency and accountability from utility companies. He also believes that we should strive to minimize costly inefficiencies and over-regulation of our residents and businesses.​​​​Low Power Rates - John will work endlessly to ensure that residents and businesses of North Louisiana have access to low cost, reliable electric service. He will hold utility companies accountable for building and maintaining a safe and reliable gridUpdate Water Systems - John will focus on upgrading or replacing aging and non-compliant water systems.Tax and Spending - Taxes are high in our state, and our return on investment is low. John will not support any tax increases. He will also support spending government dollars more efficiently and cutting government waste.— John Atkins' campaign website (May 12, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.