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City-Parish News & Updates

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

  1. RFQs for Move EBR Program Managers Published in The Advocate

    The Requests for Qualifications seek two people to oversee $1.1 billion worth of infrastructure improvement projects in East Baton Rouge Parish. Read on...

  2. Mayor's Statement on the River Center Branch Library

    Efforts to resolve conflicts between the City-Parish and the Architect were attempted in order to negotiate a diplomatic resolution regarding the structural issues through mediation; however, all parties were not in mutual agreement to continue with this. Read on...

  3. Geaux Get Healthy Program to Kick off Saturday

    Mayor Broome will launch an initiative to improve access to fresh produce for low-income neighborhoods. The Charles R. Kelley Community Center will host the event, which features bounce houses, free food, and BREC on the Geaux's playground-in-a-truck. Read on...

  4. Mayor Broome Announces Operation Fresh Start 2019

    Operation Fresh Start cleanup program begins on Saturday, February 16. Read on...

  5. STATEMENT BY THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT

    My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Baton Rouge Police Corporal Shane Totty, who lost his life in the line of duty. Read on...

  6. Mayor Broome Launches 15 Minutes with the Mayor

    Mayor's initiative starts on Wednesday, February 6. Read on...

  7. Mayor Broome Taps Public Works Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

    As ACAO, Kelvin Hill will oversee the Building & Grounds, Development, Environmental Services, Transportation & Development, Fleet Management, and Maintenance departments. Read on...

  8. City-Parish Joins Baton Rouge’s Nextdoor Community

    City-Parish agency representatives have joined the social platform to communicate and send updates to neighborhoods throughout the parish. The Department of Environmental Services will be the first to begin sending notifications. Read on...

  9. Mayor Broome Announces Community Development Grant Awards

    About $7.3 million in federal grant funds will go to 15 local organizations that assist low-income residents with shelter, employment skills, and other basic needs. Read on...

  10. Statement by Mayor-President Broome on Georgia Pacific Layoffs

    Employ BR will reach out to the plant's 650 workers with training, job placement assistance, counseling, and more. Read on...

  11. Mayor's Statement on Thompson Pipe Group Plant Closure

    The Zachary facility will shutter this summer. Read on...

  12. Mayor Broome Announces Gardere Lane Improvements Project

    KCR Contractors will build about 6,000 feet of sidewalk that will extend from Nicholson to Burbank. The project is expected to be completed by July. Read on...

  13. Women's Advancement Commission to Launch Bimonthly Podcast

    "WE BR" podcast premieres January 16 on www.podcast225.com. It will be released every other Wednesday. Read on...

  14. Mayor Broome’s Healthy BR Kicks Off Year-Long Programming at Knock Knock Museum

    #LoveBatonRouge will be held on the first Saturday of each month, with a different theme each month. Each month, a different local school can win 50 free student passes by showcasing that month's theme. Read on...

  15. City-Parish Expands Tech, Transparency Efforts in 2018

    New website brla.gov, Open Checkbook BR, and Enterprise Resource Planning system among EBR's digital innovations. Read on...

  16. Statement by Mayor Broome on Assisting Former Georgia Pacific Employees

    A coalition has assembled to discuss how to help the company's employees obtain similar positions. Read on...

  17. Statement by Mayor-President Broome on Inclement Weather

    Sandbags are available at select BREC locations after 6:00 p.m. Crews are ready to respond to drainage issues, downed trees, and barricade requests. Read on...

  18. Mayor Broome Announces Holiday Schedule for Garbage, Recycling, and Christmas Tree Recycling Service

    No garbage or recyclables will be collected on Christmas Day, and the North Landfill will be closed. Real Christmas trees may be left curbside for recycling starting Jan. 7; all decorations, including lights and stand, must be removed. Read on...

  19. YWCA Announces the Establishment of The Community Bail Fund Program

    YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge announces a community bail system that will provide bonds for individuals arrested in East Baton Rouge Parish on misdemeanor charges. Read on...

  20. Food Distribution Schedule Announced

    Residents who qualify to receive surplus food products may pick them up at the community center where they have been certified eligible. Read on...

  21. Mayor Broome Releases 2018 Open Data Policy Report

    In the year since the "open by default" policy was adopted, the city-parish has unveiled several online tools to help users find services or research datasets. Read on...

  22. Mayor Broome launches Open Checkbook BR to provide view into City-Parish Spending, Expenditure Data

    The site, which compiles transactions daily, includes ledger totals for all city-parish departments and agencies for 2018. Read on...

  23. ADA Streets Accessibility Study to be Presented at Meeting

    On Dec. 18, the Main Library will host a public meeting on a report evaluating EBR's pedestrian facilities, with a plan to fix barriers to access. Read on...

  24. Mayor Broome Announces SKYWARN Training

    Volunteers are sought to serve as storm spotters for the National Weather Service; they will report severe weather conditions they observe, such as heavy rain, flash flooding, potential tornadoes, and hail. Read on...

  25. EBR Fall Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day to be held Saturday, December 15

    Waste such as batteries, auto products like motor oil, computers, cellphones, and CFL light bulbs will be accepted for disposal at the drop-off at Memorial Stadium from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants will need to bring proof of EBR residency. Read on...

  26. Mayor-President Broome Announces New Chief Service Officer

    Today Mayor-President Broome announced that Courtney M. Scott has been named Chief Service Officer. Read on...

  27. Hear from Experts at GIS Day on Wednesday at Main Library

    Organizations represented include the state Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, the Environmental Science Research Institute, and LIGO, the Livingston Parish observatory that was awarded a 2017 Nobel in physics for its discoveries related to black holes. Read on...

  28. Nov. 6 Election Data Available in Map App

    Our interactive, color-coded map is useful for analyzing EBR voting patterns in elections dating back to 2012. Search precincts by address and view vote-number breakdowns; compare how adjacent precincts voted on specific candidates and other ballot items. Read on...

  29. Updated Maps of Areas Targeted for Redevelopment Released

    The City-Parish and the Redevelopment Authority have partnered to revitalize designated zones. The Authority will submit plans for investment and blight elimination in the Targeted Areas, and the Metro Council will adopt resolutions authorizing the work. Read on...

  30. Mayor Broome Presents 2019 Budget to Metro Council

    A special budget meeting was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Council will adopt the final budget on Dec. 11. Read on...

  31. Baton Rouge Ranked Top 10 Digital City in the U.S. for Fourth Year in a Row

    The city was recognized for innovations such as the interactive new brla.gov site, a consolidated enterprise resource planning system, and drone mapping of local waterways, as well as the expansion of GIS map apps and data filters. Read on...

  32. Healthy BR Receives Nearly $2M to Address Food Deserts

    Humana Foundation and Blue Cross Foundation are funding Geaux Get Healthy, an initiative to increase the availability of fresh produce in ZIP codes 70805, 70807, and 70802. Read on...

  33. Mayor Broome Announces Results of Operation Fresh Start

    During the week of October 8-12, public works crews mowed and cleaned up rights-of-way; disposed of dumped tires and trash; and got rid of 3 fallen trees and 3 blighted houses. Read on...

  34. Mayor to Host Forums on Developing an All-Hazards Community Recovery Plan

    Each week, a library branch in a different EBR city will host outreach meetings to gather public feedback on ways our community can better prepare and recover in times of crisis. Read on...

  35. Operation Fresh Start to Kick Off Beautification Project on October 6

    Volunteers are encouraged to meet up at select sites on Saturday morning to help fight litter. City crews will also begin aggressive efforts to clean up trash and blight around East Baton Rouge. Read on...

  36. Mayor Broome Launches New Red Stick Ready Website

    The emergency preparedness site has been updated. It enables users to receive disaster notifications, get supply checklists, and connect via its app and social media. Read on...

  37. Road Closures Dataset is Newest Resource in Open Data Portal

    All EBR road closures 2015-2018 are compiled in the dataset. Users can filter the data by streets, time frames, and closure types to create visualizations such as maps or pie charts; create an account to save the graphics. Read on...

  38. Baton Rouge Selects Gotcha to Launch First Public Bike Share Program

    Gotcha to operate a 500-bike system in the city of Baton Rouge and campuses of Louisiana State University, and Southern University. Read on...

  39. New Online Application Process

    The Department of Human Resources is transitioning from paper to online employment applications effective October 1, 2018. Please click here...

  40. 311 Call Data For Current Year Available in Map App

    Users can research the locations, quantities, and statuses of calls requesting city services. Filtering tools let users hone in on issues such as road repairs or trash pickup; sort by neighborhood and time frame; and view the data on interactive charts. Read on...

  41. Mayor Broome Forms International Relations Commission

    Local multi-lingual volunteers will work to raise Baton Rouge's profile by forming relationships with the international community and promoting awareness of the parish's global connections. Read on...

  42. Baton Rouge Named Recipient of 2018 Government Experience Award

    The city tied with San Diego because of innovations like the new brla.gov website platform, the Open Data BR information portal, and the Red Stick 311 app, which enables residents to request services and monitor their progress. Read on...

  43. Essay Contest for Local Middle Schoolers

    Thirty winners will be selected to rock-climb with the mayor at UpTown on Oct. 23 as part of the Move with Mayor Broome initiative. Deadline for submission is Oct. 2. Read on...

  44. 2018 International GIS Day Pre-Registration Now Open

    The Nov. 14 event will give students and other participants an overview of geographic information systems technology, which enables users to create interactive maps. Read on...

  45. Mayor Broome to Lead Fitness Groups Toward Heart Health

    A monthlong campaign, Move with the Mayor will feature social activities and highlight literal steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. Read on...

  46. Voter Registration Drive will be held Sept. 24-28

    The Registrar of Voters Office will visit at least 2 EBR library branches each day of Voter Registration Week to offer residents to opportunity to register to vote. This will help ensure citizens are eligible to cast a ballot in the Nov. 6 election. Read on...

  47. Mayor Broome Announces 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment

    Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome brings together Five Major Hospitals for the Healthy City Initiative, HealthyBR. Read on...

  48. Baton Rouge Announces Tool to Help Eradicate Blight

    Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome and Blight Strike Team announced the launch of a Blight Tool and the reviving of East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority (RDA). Read on...

  49. Street Name Changes dating back to 1857 added to Open Data BR

    Listings include old and new names of streets, the years they were changed, and cross-streets that marked the roads' limits. Read on...

  50. City-Parish Completes Phase I of Stormwater Master Plan

    The 3-phase EBR comprehensive plan includes surveying natural and man-made drainage infrastructure, and applications for federal funding. The phases will culminate in a Stormwater Master Plan Report that outlines the next 20 years of system upgrades. Read on...

  51. BRFD, MOHSEP Responding to HazMat Incident on Airline Highway

    Baton Rouge Fire Dept. responded to a call today about Tanker Truck venting Acrylamide Solution due to heat. Once Around Mobile Home Park Dr. and its surrounding areas are evacuated. Read on...

  52. MOVE with Mayor-President Broome, a New Healthy BR Initiative

    Today, Mayor-President Weston-Broome - announced a new MOVE initiative to promote HealthyBR residents through physical exercise. Read on...

  53. Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    The new facility is located on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Read on...

  54. Interactive Map Shows Parish's Census Population from 1890-1990

    The new GIS page lets users peruse their neighborhoods' growing numbers — and changing boundaries — over the course of a century. Read on...

  55. Baton Rouge Welcomes On-Demand Delivery App Postmates

    App enables delivery of local food and goods in less than an hour. Read on...

  56. City-Parish Seeks Firm to Launch Bikeshare in 2019

    Deadline to submit proposals is Aug. 21; contract would require 80 stations with 800 total bikes to be installed and maintained in certain areas of Baton Rouge over two phases. Read on...

  57. Mayor Broome Brings ACE Training to Baton Rouge

    The Mayor's Healthy City Initiative is seeking local participants to join a team that trains volunteers to combat the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Read on...

  58. Keen Independent Research Selected to Conduct Disparity Study

    Mayor-President Weston-Broome announced that the City-Parish intends to award a contract to Keen Independent Research to conduct its disparity study. Read on...

  59. Statement by the Mayor-President on the Death of Councilman Amoroso

    Mayor Broome's statement on the tragic death of Councilman Buddy Amoroso. Read on...

  60. Mayor Broome Launches Vendor Self-Service Portal

    New website makes it easier for vendors to register and do business with the City-Parish; existing vendors will receive instructions to create an account. Read on...

  61. 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...

  62. Red Stick Ready Day Set for Saturday, July 14, at Mall of Louisiana

    Booths at the mall will give out info on how to prepare for hurricanes and other disasters; get tips from emergency responders on building a supply kit and making a plan to communicate with loved ones in the wake of an emergency. Read on...

  63. 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...

  64. 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...

  65. 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...

  66. Mayor Broome Announces EMS Mental Health Program

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

  67. 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...

  68. 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...

  69. 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...

  70. 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...

  71. 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...

  72. MOHSEP Awarded Highest Honor by Emergency Management Accreditation Program

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

  73. 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...

  74. 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...

  75. 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...

  76. 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...

  77. 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...

  78. 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...

  79. 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...

  80. 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...

  81. 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...

  82. 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...

  83. 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...

  84. 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...

  85. 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...

  86. Mayor Broome Kicks off Economic Development Listening Tour

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

  87. 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...

  88. City-Parish Releases RFP for Citywide Disparity Study

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

  89. 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...

  90. 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...

  91. 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...

  92. Mayor Broome Proposes Cost-Effective Alternatives to TramLinkBR

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  93. Mayor Broome Appoints Director of Environmental Services

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

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  95. Mayor Broome Announces Cradle to K Parent Club

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  96. EBR Joins Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

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

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  98. Mayor Broome Administration Announces Two New Hires

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

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  100. Mayor Broome Issues Preventive Tips Regarding Influenza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  109. Mayor Broome Creates Blight Strike Team

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  110. Metro Council Approves 2018 Budget

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

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

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