OFFICE OF THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT
SHARON WESTON BROOME

Mayor Broome 2018

The Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is the Chief Executive Officer of the city and parish.

Sharon Weston Broome was sworn in as the Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish on January 2, 2017. She is the first woman to be elected as the leader of the capital city of Louisiana. Since the campaign trail, her focus has been to unite the citizenry around the common goals of equality in education, economic development, justice, housing and other quality ways of life.

Immediately following her election, Mayor-President Broome convened a team of 300 diverse residents to be part of her transition team. Residents ranged from millennials to seniors, who represented various races, education levels and socioeconomic statuses. Among the issues covered were flood recovery, community-police relations, education, economic development, race relations, and transportation. Using this feedback directly from the community, Broome’s administration immediately took action, accomplishing much within the first 100 days in office.

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Duties

She supervises and directs the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the government. She keeps the Metropolitan Council informed of the financial condition of the government, with recommendations for action; submits the annual budget to the Council; and performs other duties prescribed by the plan of government, ordinances, and resolutions.

mayor broome's 2020 state of the city-parish address

Click below to view Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's presentation on Baton Rouge's outlook.

  1. City-Parish, Housing Authority Partner to Improve East Baton Rouge Parish Wastewater System

    The Department of Environmental Services is giving out more than 1,000 free funnels and lids, which fit onto soup cans, for EBR residents to discard their cooking oil and grease. Read on...

  2. Statement from Mayor Broome

    I am proud to share my appointment as Chair of the Community and Economic Development Policy Committee for the National League of Cities. Read on...

  3. City-Parish Debris Removal Crews Making Final Pass, Completing Debris Removal Operations Nov. 21

    Residents do not need to contact the City-Parish to collect their storm debris. City-Parish environmental specialists and debris monitors are assessing debris removal piles residents have placed curbside and will direct trucks to these locations. Read on...
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