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City-Parish News & Updates

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

  1. 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. Read on...

  2. Warrant Recall & Case Resolution Initiative April 23-28

    Baton Rouge City Court is continuing its efforts to address the numerous outstanding warrants in the City of Baton Rouge while providing increased access to the Court via Saturday Court. Read on...

  3. Public Meeting for Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

    BREC and DOTD will showcase designs for more local non-vehicular infrastructure in meetings set for May 7th and 8th; all are invited to attend and/or submit comments. Read on...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. FUTUREBR Open Houses Scheduled for Public

    The Planning Commission will host public meetings for the update of the comprehensive plan, FUTUREBR. The Planning Commission encourages community members to participate in the open house meetings to add their voice in our vision for the future. Read on...

  7. Louisiana Earth Day Celebration to Take Place at LSU Parker Coliseum

    The Sunday, April 29 festival promotes environmental conservation and features family entertainment. Read on...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Mayor Broome Announces Water Conservation Competition for East Baton Rouge Parish Schools

    The EBR school with the highest rate of student pledges will win an Amazon gift card for supplies. Read on...

  12. Community Center Garage Sale Set for May 31-June 2

    Vendors sought for indoor garage sale at Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Read on...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. Clean Sweep EBR Day Rescheduled for June 23

    Clean Sweep EBR Day has been canceled due to the pending threat of rain. The event will be rescheduled for Saturday, June 23, 2018. Read on...

  17. Mayor Broome Kicks off Economic Development Listening Tour

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

  18. 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...

  19. City-Parish Releases RFP for Citywide Disparity Study

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

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

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

  21. Registration Open for TeenWorkPrepBR Program

    Jewel J. Newman Community Center is currently registering youth ages 13 and 14 for its 2018 TeenWorkPrepBR Program. Read on...

  22. 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...

  23. 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...

  24. Save the Date: Earth Day 2018 is Sunday, April 29th

    Louisiana Earth Day will take place Sunday, April 29th at the LSU Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge and is free to the public. 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. Read on...

  25. 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...

  26. Mayor Broome Proposes Cost-Effective Alternatives to TramLinkBR

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  27. Mayor Broome Appoints Director of Environmental Services

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

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  29. Mayor Broome Announces Cradle to K Parent Club

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  30. EBR Joins Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

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

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  32. Mayor Broome Administration Announces Two New Hires

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

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  34. Mayor Broome Issues Preventive Tips Regarding Influenza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  43. Mayor Broome Creates Blight Strike Team

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  44. Metro Council Approves 2018 Budget

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

    Read on...

  46. 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. Apr 25

    2. Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)

      Mayor Broome announces East Baton Rouge Parish plans to observe the Workers Memorial Day.
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    3. Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting

      The Metro Council will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting at 222 St. Louis Street, 3rd Floor.
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    1. Apr 26

    2. Retirement Board Regular Meeting

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    3. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Regular Meeting

      The board will hold its regular hearing on applications for alcoholic beverage licenses.
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    4. FUTUREBR Meeting

      The public is invited to review and discuss land-use maps, and comment on proposed developments.
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    1. Apr 29

    2. Earth Day 2018

      The 2018 Earth Day Festival will be held on Sunday, April 29, at LSU's Parker Coliseum.
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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 accomplishment. 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 through. View the Crime Reduction Plan (PDF)
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    1. 2018 City-Parish Budget

      Review the 2018 budget proposed by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and approved by the Metropolitan Council 2018 City-Parish Budget (PDF)
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