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City-Parish News & Updates

  1. Featuring City-Parish updates from across East Baton Rouge Parish

  1. Join Mayor Broome for Clean Sweep EBR Day on Saturday, June 23

    Officials and community partners will pick up litter at sites around the parish; volunteers are needed to help clean up our neighborhoods. Read on...

  2. Baton Rouge Named 'Most Water Wise City' in U.S., Led by Students at Southeast Middle School

    The Wyland Foundation hosted the national water-conservation challenge in April. The school was awarded a $500 Amazon gift card for science-class supplies. Read on...

  3. Broome Administration Launches Robocall Tool to Deter Illegal Road Signs

    Automated calls are being made daily to phone numbers listed on signs posted illegally in public rights-of-way. Read on...

  4. Statement by the Mayor-President on St. George

    Mayor Broome released this response to a presentation by proponents of the City of St. George, a movement to create a separate municipality composed of unincorporated areas of Baton Rouge. Read on...

  5. Mayor Broome Announces EMS Mental Health Program

    Support team will help emergency responders cope with workload stress and PTSD from extreme situations. Read on...

  6. Law Enforcement Officers Leo Program

    Open-dialogue discussion for youth ages 25 and younger to discuss building better relationships and a mutual understanding with local law enforcement officials. Read on...

  7. AT&T Louisiana Donates $40,000 to Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program

    Grant will fund training for 50 students to learn coding and web development. Read on...

  8. Mayor Presents STEM Saturdays at LASM on June 2, July 7

    EBR students in grades 4-8 can register for science activities, planetarium show at no charge. Read on...

  9. Enhanced crime incident data available on Open Data BR

    The database now displays every reported crime incident’s ZIP Code, Metro Council district, and crime prevention district. Read on...

  10. Teen Volunteers, City Workers to Participate in Corridor Beautification Project May 19

    Cristo Rey students will pick up litter along Plank and Evangeline; crews to fix potholes, sidewalks, and clean up trash, illegal signs, and tall grass in area. Read on...

  11. Mayor Broome to Host Fifth Annual Family Fit Day on Saturday, May 19

    Community invited to participate in day of healthy, family-friendly activities for all ages at City Park. Read on...

  12. MOHSEP Awarded Highest Honor by Emergency Management Accreditation Program

    EBR emergency-preparedness agency receives #1 rating in nation for 11th consecutive year. Read on...

  13. Mayor Broome Launches Buy Baton Rouge Program

    New apps sLocal and SellSwipe enable users to find deals on local products from more than 175 participating Baton Rouge businesses. Read on...

  14. Mayor Broome Presents Hurricane Awareness Tour 2018

    Get an inside look at a "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft and learn from scientists, first responders, and other experts how you can prepare for hurricane season at the Metropolitan Airport Multiplex on May 9. Read on...

  15. Mayor’s Women’s Advancement Commission to Launch Survivor Listening Sessions

    A series of forums will explore the impacts of domestic violence and sexual assault on the Baton Rouge community and recommend solutions. Read on...

  16. Mayor's Statement on the River Center Library

    Architecture firm and contractor are responsible for fixing the cause of the incident that shut down the site. Read on...

  17. Mayor Broome's Statement on River Center Library Work

    Intersection of North Blvd. and Saint Louis St. will close April 25. St. Louis will temporarily be a 2-way street between Government St. and Louisiana Ave.; it is closed between Louisiana Ave. and North Blvd. Read on...

  18. Statement on Inspection Results of River Center Library

    The firm inspecting the downtown construction has released its findings; site construction will resume after repair welds are finished. Read on...

  19. Statement by the Mayor-President on the River Center Branch Library

    Mayor-President Broome's statement regarding the closure of streets and businesses around the River Center Branch Library. Read on...

  20. Baton Rouge Wins IDC 2018 Smart Cities North America Award

    Mayor-President Broome announced today Baton Rouge is the winner of an IDC Smart Cities North American Award for its Public Safety Common Operational Platform, a digital application utilized by the Baton Rouge Police department. Read on...

  21. Saturday's Clean Sweep EBR Day CANCELED

    Parish-wide trash cleanup event has been canceled due to threat of rain and thunderstorms; rescheduled for June 23. Read on...

  22. Mayor Broome, Community Partners Utilize Rapid Rehousing Funds for Homelessness Initiative

    Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today Homelessness to Housing Initiative, a program aimed at securing permanent housing for citizens. Read on...

  23. Mayor Broome, STAR Invite the Community to Start By Believing

    Tuesday, April 3rd Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response® (STAR) invite the community to show their support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Read on...

  24. Statement by the Mayor-President on Alton Sterling investigation

    Mayor-President Broome's statement on the conclusion of Chief Paul's administrative investigation of the Alton Sterling case. Read on...

  25. Mayor Broome’s Remarks Regarding AG Decision in Alton Sterling Case

    Mayor-President's statement on Attorney General Jeff Landry's decision not to charge the officers in the Alton Sterling shooting. Read on...

  26. Mayor Broome Kicks off Economic Development Listening Tour

    She will visit 36 companies in East Baton Rouge in 2018. Read on...

  27. 2017 Tax Roll Data Now Available on Open Data BR

    This Tax Roll dataset contains a full listing of 2017 tax parcels in East Baton Rouge Parish and the cities of Baton Rouge, Baker, Central, and Zachary. Read on...

  28. City-Parish Releases RFP for Citywide Disparity Study

    Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome makes announcements today regarding disparity in city bids process. Read on...

  29. Recruitment Open for HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START Program

    Give Your Child a HEAD START Apply Now!!!! Read on...

  30. Mayor Broome's Statement on Fallen Officer

    Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Christopher Lawton, the Zachary firefighter and policeman who lost his life while bravely serving his community. Read on...

  31. City-Parish to Stage HESCO Baskets along Downtown Levee

    Mayor-President Broome announced that as a precautionary measure, East Baton Rouge Parish will deploy HESCO protection baskets this weekend along a small section of the downtown levee near North Street and River Road due to the rising river levels. Read on...

  32. Former Baton Rouge Fire Chief Dies

    On the morning of March 6, 2018 former Baton Rouge Fire Chief Robin L. Hurst died at his home in St. Francisville. Chief Hurst had a very distinguished career with the fire service in Louisiana. Read on...

  33. Mayor Broome Proposes Cost-Effective Alternatives to TramLinkBR

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  34. Mayor Broome Appoints Director of Environmental Services

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  35. Mayor Broome launches New City-Parish Website to Serve as Digital Front Door for Local Government

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  36. Mayor Broome Announces Cradle to K Parent Club

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  37. EBR Joins Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

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  38. Mayor Broome Administration Announces $1M Award for St. Vincent de Paul Shelter

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  39. Mayor Broome Administration Announces Two New Hires

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  40. Mayor Broome Introduces Resolution Opposing Rent Charged to FEMA MHU Occupants

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  41. Mayor Broome Issues Preventive Tips Regarding Influenza

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  42. Mayor Broome to Sign Fast-Track Cities Treaty at HIV Summit

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  43. Mayor Issues Statement on Buckskin ''Bill'' Black

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  44. Mayor Issues Statement on Closure of Sam's Club

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  45. Mayor visits officer who was shot on 2/11/18 call

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  46. Mayor-President Broome Announces Women’s Advancement Commission

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  47. Murphy Paul to be sworn in as new Baton Rouge Police Chief

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  48. Over 1,000 Free Smoke Alarms Installed in East Baton Rouge Parish

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  49. Over 1,000 Free Smoke Alarms Installed in East Baton Rouge Parish

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  50. Mayor Broome Creates Blight Strike Team

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  51. Metro Council Approves 2018 Budget

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  52. Executive Order to Expand Small Business Participation in City-Parish Contracts

    Read on...

  53. Baton Rouge Ranked Fifth Most Digital City in U.S. Among Mid-Sized Cities

    Read on...
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    City-parish Calendar of events

    1. Stay involved in your City-Parish government by attending meetings and events
    1. Jun 22

    2. Pedaling For Peace

      Come out and ride bikes with District 7 community as we pedal for peace and prayer vigil remembering those who have lost their lives to violence.
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    1. Jun 23

    2. Clean Sweep EBR Day

      Join Mayor Broome and Metro Council members, local business leaders, and community partners to pick up litter at various sites in the parish.
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    1. Jun 25

    2. Host Businesses Crime Prevention Meeting

      Crime Prevention Meeting to bring together business owners and community members tips on how to spot suspicious activities.
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    1. 2018 Report on the State of the City-Parish

      View Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's 2018 report on the state of the City-Parish including a breakdown of the Broome Administration's Year One accomplishments. View the Report (PDF)
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    1. Reducing Crime & Strengthening Communities

      The Broome administration envisions a safer and more vibrant Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish characterized by community members, businesses and law enforcement working together to prevent crime. View the Crime Reduction Plan (PDF)
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    1. 2018 Equity in Business Seminars

      Join Mayor Broome and local entrepreneurs at a quarterly session to learn how your business can successfully apply for a contract with the city-parish. View the Equity in Business Flyer (PDF)
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