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.

State of City

  1. Mayor Broome's Open Letter to St. George Representatives

    Last Saturday’s election was a defining moment for our city and parish. As Mayor-President of Baton Rouge and of all the residents in East Baton Rouge Parish, it is my responsibility to make decisions that I believe are in the best interest of everyone. Read on...

  2. Baton Rouge Veteran’s Parade 2019

    The City of Baton Rouge is hosting the Capital Region Veteran's Parade. It will run down River Road, starting in front of the Pentagon Barracks and ending at the USS Kidd, at noon Saturday, November 16, 2019, in honor of our veterans. Read on...

  3. STATEMENT BY THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT

    Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome offers condolences for the family of Captain Bryan Bozeman, who passed away. Flags at City-Parish buildings will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of his burial. Read on...
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