Baton Rouge, La. – February 27, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has established a Stormwater Advisory Committee to provide community-based recommendations for the stormwater utility.
The first public meeting will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023, in the Metropolitan Council Chambers. The final recommendations will be due to City-Parish by July 15, 2023.
“The Stormwater Advisory Committee is composed of community members, leaders, and stakeholders that will provide recommendations for a clear course of action with the stormwater utility,” said Mayor Broome. “The committee will advise and make recommendations on the East Baton Rouge stormwater management priorities and policies. This includes recommendations on immediate financial requirements, long-term funding and public education.”
Stormwater Advisory Committee Members:
- Laurie Adams – Metropolitan Council
- Rowdy Gaudet – Metropolitan Council
- Dwight Hudson – Metropolitan Council
- Reverend S.C. Dixon – Faith Based Community
- Adam Knapp – Baton Rouge Area Chamber
- Corey Wilson – BREC
- Jeff Kuehny – Louisiana Stormwater Coalition
- Larry Bankston – Growth Coalition
- Karen Zito – Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge
- Ed Lagucki – Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations
- TBA – LSU
- Ken Dawson – Southern University
- Corlin LeBlanc – Baton Rouge Community College
- Monique Scott-Spalding – East Baton Rouge Parish School System
- Gregory Bowser – Louisiana Chemical Association
- Tim Hardy – At Large Community Member, appointed by Mayor
- TBA – At Large Community Member, appointed by Metropolitan Council
- Richard Speer – Non-Voting Committee Chair
- Black & Veatch – Non-Voting Committee Facilitator