Posted on: November 29, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – November 29, 2023 – Today Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program celebrated the opening of Ben Hur Intersection at Nicholson Drive. The project consisted of realigning the roadway to cre...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — November 21, 2023 — City-Parish offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Residential garbage (both in cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling wi...
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General News
Posted on: November 13, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – November 13, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Baton Rouge has been named a Top 10 Digital City for the ninth consecutive year by the Center for Digital Government.
Baton Rouge clinch...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – November 9, 2023 – City-Parish offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Residential garbage and recycling will be collected as usual. Additionally, the landfill will b...
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General News
Posted on: November 2, 2023
BATON ROUGE, LA — Wednesday, November 2, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome proudly designates the month of November as Veterans Month in East Baton Rouge Parish, a tribute to the courageous men and women of...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – November 1, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Chief Murphy Paul will be extending his service at the Baton Rouge Police Department beyond his previously scheduled retirement date of November ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2023
Baton Rouge, La — October 23, 2023 — Trick-or-treat hours for the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish are 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Neighborhoods and community groups are free to organize their own events.
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General News
Posted on: October 30, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA, October 27, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has issued a plea to Congress demanding immediate action in response to the alarming findings of the 2022 USDA Food Security Report. The report reveals a devastating increas...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2023
American Flag Retirement Program
Baton Rouge, Louisiana — October 12, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is proud to share the establishment of American Flag Retirement Box Locations across Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish. These specially ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – October 12, 2023 – Calling all women, minority, and veteran small-business owners! Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City-Parish Office of Supplier Diversity is hosting outreach workshops next week.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – October 11, 2023 – Today Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced she will implement a committee to review candidates for the next Police Chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department.
“The 2017 open and transparent...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2023
BATON ROUGE, LA – October 9, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome invites the Baton Rouge community to an evening centered around the award-winning book and documentary "Time: The Untold Story of the Love That Held...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2023
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – October 6, 2023 – The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) is working to prepare a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) application to elevate repetitive f...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — September 27, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for the City-Parish’s Fall...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — September 27, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for the City-Parish’s Fall 2023 Household Hazardous Mate...
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Recycling Newsflash
Posted on: October 4, 2023
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – October 4, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the successful completion of the Comite River Cleaning Project, a major effort to enhance drainage in East Baton Rouge Parish.
The Comite River plays a pivotal ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – October 3, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is pleased to announce the appointment of Hope Hickerson as the new Executive Director of HealthyBR, the Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative.
With nearly two decades i...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2023
City-Parish to Hold Fall 2023 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on October 7
Baton Rouge, La. — September 27, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that East Baton Rouge Parish resident...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – September 25, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Metropolitan Councilman Darryl Hurst, Capital Area Transit System (CATS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healt...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2023
WHAT: Community Connection: A gathering to offer residents the opportunity to engage with Mayor Broome, receive updates, and learn about projects and initiatives within their community.
WHEN: Monday, 6 PM – 7 PM, Sept. 25, 2023
WHERE: Prid...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – September 20, 2023 – City-Parish announced today a unique hiring event designed to rapidly fill 40 to 45 laborer positions across two public works departments. This special hiring event will take place at the...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – September 1, 2023 – City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Residential garbage, out-of-cart waste, and recycling will be collected as normal...
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General News
Posted on: August 29, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – August 29, 2023 – In light of serious allegations related to activities at the so-called "Brave Cave," I've directed Chief Paul to suspend all operations at this facility pending a thorough investi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – August 16, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today an action plan to repave and restripe dozens of City-Parish roads throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – August 14, 2023 – East Baton Rouge Parish is making headway as its leaders and substance abuse experts tackle the nationwide opioid and fentanyl crisis. Set Free Indeed Ministry's flagship program, "When You Are Ready," has bee...
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General News
Posted on: August 9, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — August 9, 2023 — The City-Parish’s Department of Environmental Services is reminding residents of upcoming changes to the solid waste collection services provided to East Baton Rouge Parish residents, excluding residents in the...
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General News
Posted on: August 9, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — August 9, 2023 — The City-Parish’s Department of Environmental Services is reminding residents of upcoming changes to the solid waste collection services provided to East Baton Rouge Parish residen...
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Recycling Newsflash
Posted on: August 7, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — August 7, 2023 — Baton Rouge’s City-Parish Planning Commission is continuing the 5-Year Update to FUTUREBR, the Comprehensive Master Plan for our city-parish. Building upon the foundations establis...
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General News
Posted on: August 4, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — August 4, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the activation of the City-Parish’s debris removal program in response to recent severe weather events. The City-Parish’s debris removal contractor, DRC Emer...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – August 2, 2023 – The East Baton Rouge Gun Violence Collaborative Public Safety Partnership (PSP) released the Second Quarter Report of 2023, highlighting the continuing progress made in reducing gun violence in the East Baton Ro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA - July 27, 2023 - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced an agreement with KMT Holdings for the construction of the Scotlandville Housing Development. This crucial agreement paves the way for the construction of 36 affordable housi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 25, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – July 25, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Mayor Darnell Waites celebrated an important milestone today as they announced the completion of the Twin Oaks Drive Bridge over Cypress Bayou in Baker. The 12...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – July 24, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the Office of Community Development's draft Annual Action Plan, made possible through housing and community development funding awarded to City-Parish by the United States D...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – July 21, 2023 – In response to the prolonged period of high temperatures, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome partnered with the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging and Capital Area United Way, to provide 50 air-conditioning unit...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – July 19, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR program management team released proposed plans for the College Drive Corridor Enhancement Project at a public open house held at the Westdale Heigh...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2023
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s administration and the MOVEBR program management team will give the public its first look at proposed improvements for the College Drive Corridor Enhancement Project at an open house at the Westdale Heights...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2023
Baton Rouge’s City-Parish Planning Commission is close to completing the first round of public workshops for the 5-Year Update to FUTUREBR, the Comprehensive Master Plan for our city-parish. Our last workshop will be this Thursday, July 20 at th...
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FUTUREBR - Survey Closing Soon
Planning Commission
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA - July 12, 2023 - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the departure of Baton Rouge Police Department Chief Murphy Paul later this year after an extraordinary five and half years of exemplary service. Chief Paul, known for his tr...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – July 11, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the completion of the MOVEBR program’s 14th project, the Florida Street ADA Compliance Project, at the Downtown Development District’s (DDD) board meeting today and...
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Florida Street ADA Compliance Project
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2023
Who: Terral C. Jackson, Jr. and Chris Johnson
What: The C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Summer Series comes to North Ardenwood (Mall City). The series is focused on bringing our community together. There will be food, music, resources and fun.
W...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 3, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – July 3, 2023 – In honor of the Independence Day Holiday, City-Parish offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Residential garbage, trash and recycling will be collected as normal.
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General News
Posted on: June 29, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – June 29, 2023 – The decision by the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in college admissions is deeply concerning and carries ominous implications. This ruling represents a significant setback in...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – June 26, 2023 – As the Mayor of Baton Rouge, I wholeheartedly support the Supreme Court ruling, calling for the redraw of Louisiana's congressional map to include a second majority-Black district.
Thi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – June 16, 2023 – In honor of the Juneteenth Holiday, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has declared that City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, June 19. Residential garbage, trash, and recycling will be collected as nor...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – June 16, 2023 – As the Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, I want to stress the significance of staying informed about the recent cyberattack at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
We urge citizens to follo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – June 13, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the launch of Baton Rouge Fire Department Community Connect, a new online registry that allows residents and business owners within city limits to share important information...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – June 13, 2023 – Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Chief Administrative Officer Glenn Curtis has accepted a role in the ongoing humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Curtis, a retired major general, has teame...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — June 8, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the latest events for Summer of Hope. This 15-week, community-led initiative operating under Safe Hopeful Healthy Baton Rouge aims to promote pea...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – June 1, 2023 – June 1st marks the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which extends through November 30th. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) seasonal outlook predicts another active, yet near-...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023
City-Parish offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Residential garbage services and the landfill will operate as normal.
General News
Posted on: May 16, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – May 16, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced the return of the Summer of Hope initiative, a community-led violence reduction campaign that aims to restore hope to families and make neighborhoods safer. The initiati...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – May 10, 2023 – Individuals who have criminal backgrounds should not automatically be disqualified from employment opportunities, but instead given a fair chance to be considered based on their skills, qualifi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – May 10, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced an update on the ongoing Comite River Clearing Project, a vital project to enhance drainage in East Baton Rouge Parish.
"With every ton of ma...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2023
BATON ROUGE, LA — Wednesday, May 3, 2023 — The Data, Analytics and Performance team has compiled a new dataset of statistics for the library system’s monthly WiFi usage. The EBRP Library WiFi Usage Stats dataset includes numbers for all 14 parish library ...
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EBRP Library WiFi Usage Stats
General News
Posted on: May 1, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — May 1, 2023 — As a part of her ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and data-driven decision making, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the launch of the 2023 City-Parish Vendor Survey.
Respondents will answe...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – April 11, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today Baton Rouge will be home to a new professional hockey team. The announcement was made at the Raising Cane’s River Center alongside team owner Barry Soskin and River C...
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River Center Announces BR Hockey Team
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – April 11, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Metropolitan Councilmember Aaron Moak and Central Mayor Wade Evans announced today the Comite River is being cleaned in East Baton Rouge Parish. Work began in re...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – April 6, 2023 – City-Parish offices will be closed Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. Residential garbage services and the landfill will operate as normal.
General News
Posted on: March 27, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – March 26, 2023 – On behalf of the City of Baton Rouge, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of the BRPD officers who tragically lost their lives today in a helicopter crash. ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – March 22, 2023 – District Attorney Hillar Moore, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, and Councilman Darryl Hurst announced today the Matthew Fortenberry Funeral Expense Fund with b1Bank. The fund was establ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 16, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble announced today more than $4 million in new engines and equipment for the Baton Rouge Fire Department. The equipment is already in ...
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Fire Department News and Information
Posted on: March 16, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 16, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble announced today more than $4 million in new engines and equipment for the Baton Rouge Fire Department. The equi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — March 10, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for the City-Parish’s Spring 2...
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General News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — March 10, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for the City-Parish’s Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Materi...
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Recycling Newsflash
Posted on: March 1, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – March 1, 2023 – Garbage collection services for City-Parish are experiencing a surge of out-of-cart woody waste and hand piles. There is usually a gradual increase of woody waste in the late winter and early...
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General News
Posted on: February 28, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – February 23, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome joins four cities across the United States in a violence intervention cohort advised by the recently launched Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS). Baton R...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2023
BATON ROUGE, LA – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a virtual event from 6–7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, to mark the City-Parish’s celebration of International Open Data Day. The 2023 Open Data Day event wil...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2023
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, 202...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 2, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – February 2, 2023 – Statement by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome: “I am proud to declare Friday, February 3, 2023, as Coach Roger Cador Day in Baton Rouge to commemorate his induction into the C...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – January 31, 2023 – The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans/Baton Rouge has forecasted the potential for heavy rain in East Baton Rouge Parish on Thursday, February 2nd. The NWS is currently predicting 1-2” of rainfall fo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – January 30, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the appointment of Vincent Latino as the new Assistant Chief Administrative Officer over City-Parish’s public works departments. Latino most recently served as the A...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2023
Baton Rouge, La – January 29, 2023 – East Baton Rouge Parish experienced a significant rain event today that caused localized flooding in various watersheds. East Baton Rouge Parish remains under an Areal Flood Warning until 4:45PM and...
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EBR Emergency Page
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2023
WASHINGTON – This month, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The announcement came at a public meeting of the Committee, where ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — Jan. 24, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome released the City-Parish’s 2022 Open Data Policy Report following its presentation at the Jan. 18 Metropolitan Council meeting. The annual report outline...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA — January 24, 2023 — The National Weather Service (NWS) Slidell has included East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) in the Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather and Slight Risk of Flash Flooding forecast for today.
O...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – January 23, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the launch of the Florida Corridor Master Plan. The master plan is a product of the Cortana Corridor Economic District, created in 2021 in coope...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – January 18, 2023 – In Washington, DC, today, Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome was named vice chair of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, a nonpartisan coalition working in p...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Baton Rouge, LA – The City of Baton Rouge is proud to announce the unveiling of the new street name formally known as E. Washington Street to Lorri Burgess Ave.
The Metropolitan Council voted unanimously on changing the current street name E. Wa...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. — January 7, 2023 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced MLK Holiday BR 2023 — an annual series of initiatives, programs, and service projects to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Lut...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. – January 4, 2023 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome delivered her 2023 State of the City Address today at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge. Mayor Broome highlighted improvements for a number of important issues like crime, dra...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — Wednesday, December 28, 2022 — Red Stick Revelry 2022, presented by BankPlus, will take place on New Year’s Eve in downtown Baton Rouge with the city dropping its iconic 9-foot LED-lighted red stick...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 22, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – December 22, 2022 – East Baton Rouge Parish is under a Hard Freeze Warning beginning tonight at 9:00 p.m. until Sunday, December 25, at 9:00 a.m. Wind Chill Advisory beginning at midnight Friday, December 23, through Saturday, D...
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General News
Posted on: December 20, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA – December 20, 2022 — City-Parish announced the following garbage, trash and recycling service schedule for this holiday season. There will be no curbside garbage and recycling services on Christmas Eve and Chr...
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General News
Posted on: December 19, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – December 19, 2022 – The National Weather Service in New Orleans is forecasting an arctic air mass to move through the Baton Rouge area Thursday evening through Saturday, bringing bitterly cold temperatures. Currently, the colde...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — Tuesday, December 13, 2022 — City-Parish buildings, including Head Start, will be closed Wednesday, December 14, due to the potential of severe weather. The Metropolitan Council meeting will continue as scheduled at ...
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General News
Posted on: December 13, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – The National Weather Service (NWS) Slidell has included East Baton Rouge Parish in the Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather forecast today and continuing through tomorrow. The main th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – November 30, 2022 – A coalition of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and community workers have announced the East Baton Rouge Public Safety Partnership, an action plan with the Department of Justice to reduce gun violence througho...
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East Baton Rouge Public Safety Plan
General News
Posted on: November 30, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – November 30, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome proudly announced today a leadership transition with the naming of a new Chief Administrative Officer effective December 1, 2022. Major General Glenn Curtis will ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — Wednesday, November 23, 2022 — City-Parish government offices will be closed Thursday-Friday, November 24-25, for Thanksgiving.
Residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling wil...
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General News
Posted on: November 10, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – November 10, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a Top 10 Digital City for the eighth consecutive year.
This year, Bat...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — November 1, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has opened applications for the 2023 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC). MYAC participants will represent and advocate on behalf of the youth in East Baton Rouge Parish...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — Tuesday, November 1, 2022 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome proclaimed November as Veterans’ Month in East Baton Rouge Parish in honor of the heroic men and women in our community who’ve served in the United States A...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — October 29, 2022 — Trick-or-treat hours for the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish are 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2022.
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips:
- Never allow children to trick-or-treat wi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – October 12, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced today a recruitment and retention pay incentive for non-post and post-certified new hires participat...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – October 6, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City-Parish Department of Environmental Services presented a proposal today to fund the recently created stormwater utility district for the City of Baton Rouge and unincorpo...
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Stormwater Informational Brochure
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – October 5, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome proclaimed October 2022 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Baton Rouge. Throughout the month, the City-Parish will focus on building awareness among employees and residents...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – October 4, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and members of the Brighten Up Baton Rouge Task Force announced today a litter initiative to work with volunteer groups, schools, neighborhoods and businesses to ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – September 29, 2022 – A member of the Baton Rouge Fire Department is part of the State Fire Marshal’s Incident Management Team heading to Florida to assist with Hurricane Ian's response. According to...
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Fire Department News and Information
Posted on: September 30, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – September 30, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the East Baton Rouge Parish Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan, which identifies priorities, recommendations, and next steps for greater...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – September 29, 2022 – A member of the Baton Rouge Fire Department is part of the State Fire Marshal’s Incident Management Team heading to Florida to assist with Hurricane Ian's resp...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – September 27, 2022 – Today, we engaged shelter and same-day housing providers in East Baton Rouge Parish for a discussion about collaborating on data and solutions for people experiencing homelessness. We had...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 23, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program Management Team broke ground today on another MOVEBR Project. The South Choctaw Drive Project consists of increasing vehicular capacity from Flannery Road to the Central Thruway...
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South Choctaw Drive Project plans
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – September 21, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in partnership with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Visit Baton Rouge, is proposing $1.8 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds for economic development and tourism ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — September 16, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome encourages East Baton Rouge Parish residents to off their household hazardous materials for Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m....
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Recycling Newsflash
Posted on: September 16, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — September 16, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome encourages East Baton Rouge Parish residents to off their household hazardous materials for Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Saturday, Oc...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – September 16, 2022 – My heart goes out to the family, loved ones, and classmates of Allison Rice, a young LSU student who had her entire life ahead of her. This senseless violence is completely unacceptable ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 9, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA – September 8, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is proud to announce that Doctor Dan Godbee, the East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Director for EBR Emergency Medical Services, has been named Medical Director of the Year b...
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Official Announcement
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 9, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA — To commemorate Voter Registration Week, Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn reminds residents of East Baton Rouge Parish to make sure they are registered to vote and to either register or update their registration as nee...
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General News
Posted on: September 8, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA – September 8, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today City-Parish’s commitment to a goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roads and streets by 2040.
To demonstrate progress to that goal, the City...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA – September 7, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and community partners are donating drinking water to residents in Jackson, Mississippi, to help respond to their water crisis.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – August 30, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has declared September as Blight Month in East Baton Rouge Parish. City-Parish will host a Blight Bootcamp for all residents 8:00 am-2:30 pm Saturday, Se...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 25, 2022
WHAT: Senseless: Restoring Unity In The Community; a film screening of Uncommon Allies and Panel Discussion. A film festival and prayer vigil for unity and healing featuring panelists of Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Chief Murphy Paul, and Senior Pa...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA — August 23, 2022 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the Parish Emergency Management Advisory Committee, Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, and East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical S...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 18, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA – August 18, 2022 – East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks announced today a proposal to clean the Amite River at the border of the two parishes. Broome...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — August 16, 2022 — This week Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, alongside the Democratic Mayors Association and Democratic mayors across the country, are participating in Mayors Stopping Crime: A Week of Action. This ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – August 15, 2022 – City-Parish officials, residents of the Southdowns neighborhood, and bicycle safety advocates today celebrated the completion of 1.8 miles of dedicated bike lanes along Hyacinth Avenue from...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — August 10, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome received the unanimous support of the Metropolitan Council this evening for her proposal to use approximately $48 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — August 10, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome received the unanimous support of the Metropolitan Council this evening to increase pay for police, fire, EMS, DPW and other East Baton Rouge City-Parish employees. Beginning Septem...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – August 5, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is proud to announce that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge will be officially designated a Purple Heart City and Parish on August 10, 2022, at the Metro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — Tuesday, August 2, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that the City-Parish Department of Information Services has received results for America’s fourth annual Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Change...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2022
- WHAT: National Night Out Against Crime is an effort to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. There will be food, vendors, and entertainment by Kenny Loup and Chris L...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – August 1, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome invites your small business to learn more about the East Baton Rouge American Rescue Plan Blight Initiative. Small businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans are enco...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 26, 2022
1. WHAT: Heal The Block is a weekly summer series aiming to bring resources directly to communities impacted by violence WHO: Baton Rouge Community Street Team, Summer of HopeWHO: Baton Rouge Community Street T...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA — July 21, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is pleased to announce pay increases for East Baton Rouge City-Parish employees. The proposed raises will be introduced at the July 27th Metropoli...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2022
Congratulations to Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul and several Louisiana State Troopers who received awards from the FBI for their distinguished efforts in the arrest of former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Chad Scott and three oth...
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General News
Posted on: July 11, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — July 9, 2022 — The tragic incident of a 4-year-old finding a gun and shooting himself is equally sad and frustrating. Children should never have access to a gun, and that’s why it is imperative to secure yo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 1, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 1, 2021 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. However, residential garbage (both in cart and out of cart woody...
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General News
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – June 24, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System encourage residents in need of a place to cool off during the current high heat conditions to visit their lo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Every week, residents are encouraged to join Mayor Broome, Safe Hopeful Healthy BR, and partners at events taking place around Baton Rouge. Community Organizations interested in amplifying their events as a part of the Summer of Hope community calendar ca...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – June 18, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. announced a congressional allocation of $1 million to East Baton Rouge Parish to establish a network of mental and behavioral health resou...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA – June 6, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program Management Team broke ground today on a new roadway as a part of the MOVEBR Program. Midway Boulevard will be a newly constructed 2-lane, &...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – June 13, 2022 – City-Parish offices will be closed Friday, June 17, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, by declaration of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. “Juneteenth commemorates the mom...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — June 10, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today upcoming community events as a part of Summer of Hope, an 8-week initiative under Safe Hopeful Healthy Baton Rouge. Summer of Hope is a co...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — June 8, 2022 — Far too many families in our community have suffered loss and have been forever torn apart by violence. When the people of Baton Rouge mourn the loss of a loved one due to gun violence, so do ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA - Prophetic Voices: A Coalition of Concerned Clergy will host a Town Hall Gathering to discuss Baton Rouge’s problems with Gun Violence.
The Town Hall is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist...
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General News
Posted on: May 27, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 27, 2022 — City-Parish offices will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, and will remain closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-...
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General News
Posted on: May 25, 2022
Baton Rouge, LA — Wednesday, May 25, 2022 — The Metropolitan Council has added a link to access Maptitude, an online mapping software platform on the redistricting page of the City-Parish website. This platform will allow members of the public to create p...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: May 23, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – May 23, 2022 – We are excited by the announcement of Rouses Markets planning to open a grocery store at Florida Boulevard and North Ardenwood Drive. This investment demonstrates the impact of revitalization e...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — May 18, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced this evening the Summer of Hope initiative, an 8-week boots-on-the-ground activation led by Safe Hopeful Healthy Baton Rouge, a program dedicated to treating violence as a pu...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. — Wednesday, May 18, 2022 — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected East Baton Rouge Parish for a $500,000 Brownfield Assessment Grant. This grant will provide funding for technical assistance towards th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – May 18, 2022 – We are seeing a recent increase of COVID-19 in East Baton Rouge Parish wastewater, in addition to increased cases, percent positivity, and emergency department visits for COVID-19-like illness...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – May 13, 2022 – The public will get a first look at design plans for the new Bus Rapid Transit system at three upcoming public meetings hosted by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program Man...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Baton Rouge, La – May 13, 2022 – The White House highlighted the City of Baton Rouge and other communities today for efforts to fight crime and violence using funding through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Courtney Sco...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – May 12, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that Marlee Pittman will serve as the first Director of Community Revitalization for East Baton Rouge Parish.
Pittman will head several inte...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – May 12, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome invites the community to a panel discussion about the State of Housing in East Baton Rouge Parish on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the River Center L...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — May 5, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today applications for Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience. The program aims to employ 500 East Baton Rouge Parish youth for 8 weeks during the summer from Ju...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — May 5, 2022 — On National Day of Prayer, we remember and celebrate the powerful and healing role that prayer can play in our lives, the life of our community, and our nation. As we continue to confront the c...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2022
Baton Rouge, La—May 5, 2022—Deputy Nick Tullier is a true hero who served East Baton Rouge Parish with honor and distinction. Deputy Tullier and his fellow law enforcement officers put their lives on the line so the rest of us could be...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2022
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that May 1-7, 2022 is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) urge...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — May 2, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today Host Site Webinars for the Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience. The program aims to employ 500 East Baton Rouge Parish youth, ages ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – April 28, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Community Development will be issuing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $2,000,00...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – April 26, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the City-Parish is accepting proposals for contractors to provide solid waste and recycling services.
Through this pro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA – April 21, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the launch of a dedicated hotline and web resources for the American Rescue Plan Drainage Initiative in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Since June 2021, City...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2022
The Open Data BR team has updated the EBRP Tax Roll dataset with property tax data from 2021, provided by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's Office. This dataset is a full listing of tax parcels in East Baton Rouge Parish including the cities...
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General News
Posted on: April 18, 2022
What: Domestic Violence Partnering Panel “You Don’t Have To Suffer In Silence”
Who: Baton Rouge ...
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General News
Posted on: April 18, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – April 14, 2022 – The Operation Cleanup by Councilperson Cleve Dunn scheduled for Saturday, April 16, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The event date is moved to April 30 at 9 a.m. Learn more at w...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 14, 2022 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) ...
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General News
Posted on: April 13, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — April 13, 2022 — The tragic overnight killing of a young child on Fairfields Avenue is a sad reminder that our community has a long way to go in addressing gun violence. This tragedy is beyond unacceptable. ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – April 8, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome declared April as Community Development Month in East Baton Rouge Parish. Throughout the month, City-Parish will be highlighting the work it does to revit...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — March 29, 2022 — East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022.
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Accepted Materials Flyer
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – March 31, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today two new public health assets through the Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative, HealthyBR. One asset is the relaunch of the HealthyBR.com webs...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — March 29, 2022 — Due to anticipated inclement weather, City-Parish offices will close to the public early at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. The City of Baton Rouge Head Start Program will be closed all day....
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General News
Posted on: March 28, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — March 28, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today “Women Leading the Way: Stepping Up and Stepping Out,” a virtual panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month. This event is set at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2022
Baton Rouge, La—March 21, 2022— Due to anticipated inclement weather, City-Parish buildings will close to the public early at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
Residents should monitor local weather reports and see...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2022
Due to expected weather conditions, the Head Start Program will close at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in alignment with EBR schools. The Head Start Center at Dalton Elementary will be closed all day; classes at Dalton will be virtual in the morning.
General News
Posted on: March 16, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — March 18, 2022 — The Office of Community Development’s Developer Informational Meeting has a new date. The meeting is now set for Tuesday, March 29 with two sessions available. The morning session will take place at the Goodwood Library...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — March 16, 2022 — Thank you to our emergency responders and community members whose quick coordination led to the recovery of the missing infant this morning in Baton Rouge. The Lord guided your efforts today...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — March 15, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome invites the public to Otis’ Dream: The History of Voter Suppression
on Thursday, March 17, at 6 p.m. inside the Baton Rouge Community College M...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — March 14, 2022 — Over the past several days, East Baton Rouge Parish experienced several tragedies that cut to the core of this community. Some incidents were alleged accidental shootings involving children ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2022
City-Parish offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 1, in observance of the Mardi Gras holiday. However, residential garbage and recycling will be collected as normal. Additionally, the landfill will open as normal from 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
General News
Posted on: February 25, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 25, 2022 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today her office will host a virtual event from 6 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 to mark the City-Parish’s celebration of 2022 International Open Data Day. Each year, Inte...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — February 25, 2022 — Today, we have seen yet another troubling episode of gun violence shake the core of our community with a shooting along Bluebonnet Boulevard this afternoon. This violence affects the live...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — Monday, February 21, 2022 — The Metropolitan Council will host a redistricting workshop on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
at the River Center Branch Library, 4th Floor, 250 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: February 9, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 9, 2022 — Disney+’s National Treasure TV series from Disney Branded Television and ABC Signature is set to start filming in Baton Rouge mid-February.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Cormac and M...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — January 20, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced this afternoon the delayed opening of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — on Frid...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. – January 19, 2022 – According to The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans, East Baton Rouge Parish will see a healthy stretch of cold temperatures this week. A cold front will pass through the parish beg...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 14, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has announced the appointment of Leslie Ricard Chambers as an Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Chambers will oversee various City-Parish...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 16, 2022 — East Baton Rouge Parish has lost a talented and dedicated public servant with the passing of Judge Christopher Dassau. He was a prosecutor for Baker prior to serving in the 19th Judicial District Co...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 14, 2022 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) a...
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General News
Posted on: January 6, 2022
Baton Rouge, La. — January 6, 2022 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program Managers will host an open house meeting Monday, January 10, in partnership with Councilwoman Chauna Banks, BREC and the Center f...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 30, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — December 30, 2021 — City-Parish buildings will be closed Friday, December 31, for the New Year’s Holiday. The tax officer within the Sheriff’s Office in City Hall will be open on Friday, December 31.
Garbage and recycling servic...
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General News
Posted on: December 30, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — December 30, 2021 — Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases statewide, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the opening of additional community testing centers as part of her coordinated effort with area he...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Wednesday, December 29, 2021 — Red Stick Revelry 2021, presented by BankPlus, will take place on New Year’s Eve in downtown Baton Rouge with guidance from Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome that includes m...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — December 21, 2021 — City-Parish would like to recognize former Metro Councilman Joel Boé for donating 32,000 boxes of Nitrile Gloves to City-Parish. Boé and co-owner Richard Doughty of BD Supply...
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General News
Posted on: December 23, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — December 23, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that Michael Kimble will serve as the new Chief for the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Kimble has been a first responder in East Baton Rouge Pari...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 22, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — December 22, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome was appointed to the Board of Trustees this month for the African American Mayors Association, the governing board for the organization.
“I am honored...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Tuesday, December 21, 2021 — Mayor Pro-Tem LaMont Cole will host a community meeting regarding the District 5 council vacancy. The meeting will be held this evening, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Del...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — December 21, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the establishment of the City-Parish Equal Pay Commission to promote pay equity amongst area employers. The commission seeks to close the pay gap for women and min...
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Mayor's Executive Order
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — December 17, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will host a holiday food distribution on Saturday, December 18, at the Baton Rouge Police Department. Boxes of nutritious food will provided for up to...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — December 15, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the launch of MLK Holiday BR — an annual extended series of initiatives, programs, and service projects that hon...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 29, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) Chief Executive Officer J. Daniels announced today a partnership to educate residents on ways t...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — November 23, 2021 — Residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Any garbage or recyclabl...
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General News
Posted on: November 22, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 22, 2021 — I have had the pleasure of working closely with the National League of Cities throughout my tenure as Mayor-President — participating in valuable conversations, idea sharing and collecti...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 17, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that City-Parish debris removal crews are making their third and final pass to collect storm debris from Hurricane Ida this week. More...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 16, 2021 — The Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a Top 10 Digital City, marking the seventh consecutive year Baton Rouge has ranked among the top digital cities in the U.S.&nbs...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 15, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that the City-Parish will celebrate 2021 International GIS Day on Nov. 17 with a public workshop from 6-8 p.m. at the River Center Branch Libra...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 15, 2021 — After four years of service as acting Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrator, Chad Guillot has announced his retirement. Guillot has been a dedicated and committed public servant...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2021
City-Parish offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. However, residential garbage and recycling will be collected as usual. The landfill will be open regular business hours on Monday, from 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
General News
Posted on: November 8, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 8, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 10, to honor veterans in the Baton Roug...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 4, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome received the unanimous support of the Metro Council today for her proposal to use approximately $73 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a var...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — November 2, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that City-Parish debris removal crews completed their first parishwide pass, collecting more than 860,000 cubic yards of storm debris from Hurri...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 27, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 202...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — October 22, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that City-Parish debris removal crews are finalizing their first comprehensive pass in collecting storm debris generated by Hurricane I...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2021
Baton Rouge, La – October 20, 2021 – As more MOVEBR projects move into the construction phase, the program management team has implemented a process to quickly address any inconveniences or unintended business disruptions that...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — Oct. 18, 2021 — Today we have lost a trailblazer and icon. Colin Powell was a four-star general who served as the first African-American Chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff, Secretary of State and National Security...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — October 14, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the City-Parish will host a virtual cybersecurity workshop called “A Safe and Secure Digital Baton Rouge” at 6 p.m. Oct. 25....
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2021
Baton Rouge, LA – October 13, 2021 – The MOVEBR program includes 21 ADA transition projects totaling $10 million to help build a more accessible transportation network in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2021
Baton Rouge, LA – October 12, 2021 – East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Iberville President Mitch Ourso announced today a proposal to improve drainage along Bayou Manchac at the border of the two parishes. Broome...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – October 11, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today a proposal to use approximately $73 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a variety of initiatives in East Baton Rouge Parish. ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Trick-or-treat hours for the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish are set for 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2021.
General News
Posted on: October 1, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — October 1, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome proclaimed October 2021 Cybersecurity Awareness Month, marking the start of a monthlong focus on educating City-Parish employees and Baton Rouge residen...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — September 28, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the continuation of the community vaccination site at the Mall of Louisiana.
The site will remain open through December 31, 2021, operating from 11 a.m.-...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — September 24, 2021 — Throughout his tenure as the Chief of Police, Chief Murphy Paul has served as an example of what it truly means to be a public servant.
His dedication has not gone without recog...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – September 22, 2021 – The revitalization of Plank Road takes another step forward this week with a request by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome for final Metro Council acceptance of a highly competitive $15...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – September 20, 2021 – East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Ascension President Clint Cointment announced today a proposal to enhance drainage along Bayou Manchac at the border of the two p...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Friday, September 10, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday the opening of a Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) in East Baton Rouge Parish. MRICs are part of FEMA's and East Baton Rouge Parish’s ongo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 15, 2021
September 14, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — for Wednesday, September 15, due to potential inclement weather from ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Tuesday, September 14, 2021 — The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans/Baton Rouge has forecast a moderate risk of excessive rainfall for East Baton Rouge Parish from impacts of Tropical Storm Nicholas. &nbs...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Monday, September 13, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP), the Governor’s Office of Homela...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 10, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — Sept. 10, 2021 — As part of the City-Parish’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ida, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a debris collection map to provide updates on the status of debris removal in ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — September 8, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is encouraging East Baton Rouge Parish residents to apply for disaster assistance. East Baton Rouge Parish is currently approved for Individual Assistance, Exp...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2021
The City-Parish is resuming recycling services tomorrow, Thursday, September 9. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, residents are asked to be mindful of what should be put into recycling bins.
Recyclable Materials Flyer
General News
Posted on: September 7, 2021
Baton Rouge, LA – September 7, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced the departure of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Pamela Ravare-Jones. Dr. Jones is assuming the role of Vice Chancellor of I...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — September 7, 2021 — Recycling services are suspended until further notice in the City of Baton Rouge, unincorporated areas of East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of Central due to power-related issues at the City-Pa...
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General News
Posted on: September 3, 2021
September 3, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has extended the curfew for East Baton Rouge Parish. The midnight - 5:00 A.M. curfew will remain in place through 5:00 A.M. Monday, September 6.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 3, 2021
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces community recharge stations, community feeding sites, and point of distribution sites for Saturday, September 4 (all food is available while supplies last, and please be flexible with delivery times).
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 3, 2021
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces four Community Recharge Stations for Friday, September 3, and one drive-up Community Feeding site for Friday, September 3 (all food is available while supplies last, and please be flexible with food delivery ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 3, 2021
WHO: Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council
WHAT: Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Metro Council Members will host ice distribution Friday at noon at 9000 Airline Highway while supplie...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 3, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – September 3, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has extended the curfew for East Baton Rouge Parish. The curfew will remain in place, beginning at midnight September 4, lasting until 5:00 A.M. on September 4....
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Thursday, September 2, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in partnership with Metro Council members, announces a Community Ice Distribution site at noon Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 9000...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – September 2, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has extended the curfew for East Baton Rouge Parish. The curfew will remain in place, beginning at midnight September 3, lasting until 5:00 A.M. on Sep...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – August 31, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the City-Parish is activating its emergency debris contractor program and mobilizing all available resources in response to damages inflicted b...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – August 31, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has extended the curfew for East Baton Rouge Parish. The curfew will remain in place, beginning at dusk tonight, August 31, lasting until dawn on Septem...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2021
AUGUST 30, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — is extended through Wednesday, September 1. ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2021
AUGUST 30, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has extended the curfew for East Baton Rouge Parish. The curfew will remain in place, beginning at dusk tonight, August 30, lasting until dawn on August 31.
The extension i...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2021
AUGUST 29, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has implemented a curfew for East Baton Rouge Parish beginning at dusk tonight, August 29, lasting until dawn on August 30. All final preparations need to be completed imme...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2021
AUGUST 29, 2021 — The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is opening a pre-landfall shelter for residents wishing to seek refuge during Hurricane Ida. The center is staffed by the American R...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2021
AUGUST 29, 2021 — The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, in coordination with the American Red Cross (ARC) and the State of Louisiana Department of Children and Fam...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 27, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — August 27, 2021 — As part of the City-Parish’s ongoing preparations for Hurricane Ida, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that all garbage, trash and recycling services for residents of th...
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General News
Posted on: August 27, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — August 27, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — on Monday, August 30, due to po...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 27, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — August 27, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana.
The emergency declaration is i...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 20, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — August 20, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has opened applications for the 2021-2022 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC). MYAC participants will represent and advocate on behalf of th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 19, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – August 19, 2021 – Out of an abundance of caution and in the best interest of children, families and staff, all Head Start Centers will close immediately for facilities maintenance and repair work to air conditioning and ventila...
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General News
Posted on: August 6, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – August 6, 2021 – East Baton Rouge Parish has secured funding for the Jones Creek Detention Project through the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI). The city-parish has committed $3.27 million, and $6 millio...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – July 29, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a mask requirement today for anyone entering a City-Parish buildings beginning Friday, July 30. The mask requirement is being instituted due to th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 26, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — July 26, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday the receipt of $441,000 in federal award dollars dedicated to addressing the HIV epidemic in East Baton Rouge Parish. The funding from th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — July 23, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and City-Parish officials broke ground today on a new headquarters for the Baton Rouge Department of Environmental Services, located at the site of the fo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2021
The Metropolitan Council Chambers will be open to members of the public for Metropolitan Council meetings beginning with the Council Zoning Meeting on Wednesday, July 21, at 4:00 p.m.
The capacity of the public seating area of Metropol...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — July 19, 2021 — Today, our state faces a great loss with the passing of Glenn Koepp. He was known for his kindness, his expansive knowledge of our state government, and his ability to keep our state Senate w...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 16, 2021
Metropolitan Councilmember Aaron Moak, District 4, will host a Community Meeting on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, from 6:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. at the Fairwood Branch Library, located at 12910 Old Hammond Hwy.
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – July 14, 2021 – What Works Cities, a national initiative launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies to help cities use data and evidence more effectively to tackle their most pressing challenges, announced today its...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – July 13, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome provided an update today on the East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan and announced a FEMA Hazard Mitigation project at Ward Creek and Siegen Lane....
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — July 12, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the appointment of the City-Parish’s third Poet Laureate, Jonathan Mayers.
Mayers — pronounced My-a — is a native of Baton Rouge. The visual artist, writer...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2021
Metropolitan Councilmembers Brandon Noel, District 1, and Chauna Banks, District 2, are co-hosting a Community Meeting 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Baker Branch Library, located at 3501 Groom Road.
The pu...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – July 12, 2021 – Louisiana has lost one of its greatest and most well-known governors of our time. Edwin Edwards was a statesman and family man whose charisma and charm were legendary. He was known as a skillful politic...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — Thursday, July 8, 2021 — Metropolitan Councilmembers Brandon Noel, District 1, and Chauna Banks, District 2, are co-hosting a Community Meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at the Baker Branch Library, ...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2021
Open Data BR has launched a new resource designed to help users navigate its datasets.
The “Dataset of Datasets” functions as a master list for all datasets in Open Data BR and EBRGIS Open Data. This index lets users browse ov...
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General News
Posted on: July 2, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Friday, July 2, 2021 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-ca...
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General News
Posted on: June 28, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — June 25, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the appointment of John W. Williams Jr. as one of the Assistant Chief Administrative Officers (ACAO) within her administration. Williams will be...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 17, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — Thursday, June 17, 2021 — The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans/Baton Rouge is closely monitoring Invest 92L, currently located near the Bay of Campeche. There is a 70% chance of development over the next 2 ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 17, 2021
The East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council is seeking public input on the proposed amendments to the parish Plan of Government. Residents can submit comments and input about the proposed amendments by completing the online public comment form on the...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: June 11, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — June 9, 2021 — We are saddened to learn of the passing of one of our finest. Yesterday, Corporal Casey Hart, who served the citizens of our community as a Baton Rouge Police Officer for over 14 years, succum...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – June 9, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today a proposal to use $19.29 million of American Rescue Plan funds for drainage projects throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. The proposed package, which...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – June 8, 2021 – As of today, the Baton Rouge Police Department has made an arrest and issued additional warrants for the shooting that occurred last week at the Fairway View Apartments. This action was made p...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — Thursday, June 3, 2021 — Metropolitan Councilmembers Laurie Adams, District 11, and Mayor Pro Tem LaMont Cole, District 7, will co-host a joint Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch Libra...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – June 1, 2021 – The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today, June 1, 2021, lasting through November 30, 2021. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – May 29, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and HealthyBR announced today nine new partner organizations in the Geaux Get Healthy coalition during a Scotland Saturdays event. The organizations will j...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 28, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – May 28, 2021 – City-Parish offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling ...
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General News
Posted on: May 27, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – May 27, 2021 – East Baton Rouge Parish secured about $14 million for watershed projects today to reduce flood risk in the community. The award is part of funding for local and regional projects through the L...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 27, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — May 27, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today a partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-based volunteer organization, to help residents clean out flood damaged homes in the aftermath o...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — May 26, 2021 — East Baton Rouge Parish residents who incurred property damage during the severe weather beginning on May 17 are encouraged to complete the online Damage Assessment Survey at brla.gov/emergenc...
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General News
Posted on: May 26, 2021
Baton Rouge, LA — Wednesday, May 26, 2021 — Metropolitan Councilmember Erika Green, District 5, will host a Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, loca...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — May 25, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is expediting emergency debris removal in the aftermath of last week’s flood event. Debris removal is scheduled to begin at residences t...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2021
Contact: Samantha Seymo
Date: April 1, 2021
Phone: (212) 696-8343
Email: samantha.seymour@akc.org
BATON ROUGE, LA — AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification, and recovery service pr...
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General News
Posted on: May 20, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 19, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is providing an online resource for residents to report any damages associated with Severe Weather in which affected East Baton Rouge Parish beginning on May 17. Tho...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – May 18, 2021 – The large amount of rainfall in East Baton Rouge Parish has created collection issues for Republic Services. The trucks were not able to complete services Monday evening due to safety concerns...
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General News
Posted on: May 17, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — May 17, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced the first ever TEDx event in North Baton Rouge. TEDxScotlandville will be one of only 3 Tedx events ever organized in the state of Louisiana.
The full-day event features...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — May 17, 2021 — Today, Louisianans are joined in prayer over the loss of Former Governor Charles "Buddy" Roemer. Buddy was a dedicated public servant, committed to reforming our state for the better...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 14, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – May 14, 2021 – After 19 years of service as Chief of the Baton Rouge Fire Department, Ed Smith has announced his retirement. Chief Smith’s last day of duty will be May 17.
“Thank you to Ch...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — May 10, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome along with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance and Build Baton Rouge have partnered to launch the Baton Rouge Resident Leader Academy (BR-RLA). The mission of ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — Monday, May 10, 2021 — Metropolitan Councilmember Denise Amoroso, District 8, and Metropolitan Councilmember Dwight Hudson, District 9, are hosting a joint Community Meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2021, from 6:00 p.m.&...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — May 3, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, East Baton Rouge Parish School System Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse, Louisiana Department of Health, and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Healt...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — April 30, 2021 — Recent news reports have revealed that surrounding Capital Region parishes have issued letters to citizens concerning the repair of their homes after the 2016 flood related to required eleva...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 29, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, State Senator Regina Barrow, BREC, and the Louisiana Workforce Commission announced today an upcoming COVID-19 vaccination site at the International Bro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 28, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s ordinance establishing the Division of Supplier Diversity and contracting goals for Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDBs) won u...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 29, 2021 — The recent allegations levied by a former Baton Rouge Police Department narcotics officer are concerning to say the least. They allege a serious violation of public trust by some who are swo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — Tuesday, April 27, 2021 — Metropolitan Councilmember Jen Racca, District 12, and Metropolitan Councilmember Rowdy Gaudet, District 3, are hosting a community meeting 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Bluebonnet Regi...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 27, 2021 — East Baton Rouge Parish has made considerable progress in our fight against the coronavirus pandemic since March of 2020. Now is not the time to let down our guard; we must continue to work together to end this...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 26, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome launched the Certified Geaux Get Vaccinated Businesses program during World Immunization Week. This partnership will work to raise awareness for the Comm...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – April 23, 2021 – City-Parish officials have announced the suspension of curbside recycling services from April 26-May 1, with services set to resume Monday, May 3.
The weeklong suspension of...
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General News
Posted on: April 26, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 26, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today she is taking steps to educate the public about one of the latest upgrades to the East Baton Rouge Parish transportation system — new flashing yellow arrow left-turn ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 26, 2021 — Millions of Americans tune into the Academy Awards each year eager to learn the fate of the star-studded lineup of nominees; these talented individuals are recognized for their talent within...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 20, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – April 20, 2021 – The conviction of Derek Chauvin will never fully repair the damage caused by his unwarranted injustice against George Floyd, but the verdict has exemplified that we can only move forward when we addr...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 15, 2021 — The federal COVID-19 Community Vaccine Center in Baton Rouge will begin operations Friday, April 16, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Governor John Bel Edwards, the Louisiana Department...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 14, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Big Buddy Program announced the 2021 Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE). This collaboration offers middle and high school youth ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 15, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has announced the Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit Project (BRT), connecting North and South Baton Rouge neighborhoods to jobs and services, now has a p...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. — April 8, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Thursday the launch of the Baton Rouge chapter of My Brother’s Keeper (MBK); MBK will exist as a partnership with the Office of Commun...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – April 6, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the launch of Operation Clean Up, a volunteer-based community beautification program in East Baton Rouge Parish. Clean-up events will be hos...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 1, 2020 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Friday, April 2nd in observance of the Good Friday holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – April 1, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today Baton Rouge’s participation in the 10th Annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
Through the an...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 31, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and HealthyBR announced two new initiatives today to connect underserved residents in East Baton Rouge Parish with COVID-19 vaccines. The two initiatives...
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Free Uber Ride Info Flyer
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — Tuesday, March 30, 2021 — In March 2020, the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic necessitated widespread closures and quarantines.
The City-Parish’s Open Data BR team unveiled the COVID-19 Dashboard on March 18, 2020, only two weeks a...
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General News
Posted on: March 25, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 24, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome secured a second 3 percent pay raise for all municipal police personnel at Wednesday’s Metro Council meeting. This marks the second pay raise f...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – March 16, 2021 – Due to the anticipated threat of weather in East Baton Rouge Parish, City-Parish buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Residents should monitor local weathe...
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General News
Posted on: March 16, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 15, 2021 – Republic Services is suspending recyclable collections for one week beginning Tuesday, March 16, through Monday, March 22, to further assist with debris cleanup from the recent winter storm....
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General News
Posted on: March 15, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 15, 2021 – This week Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and community partners are announcing two initiatives based on recent recommendations from the EBR Health Equity Vaccine Taskforce.
At-...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 12, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Health Equity Vaccine Taskforce announced their COVID-19 vaccine recommendations today. The taskforce is intended to identify disparities in ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 9, 2021 – Davis Rhorer believed downtown was the heart and soul of Baton Rouge, and likewise his heart was fully devoted to the Downtown Development District. During his many years as the organization&...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 8, 2021 — East Baton Rouge Parish is requesting residents in need of housing assistance to submit needs-assessment surveys about their households and impacts due to COVID-19 on a new digital website, www.EBRemergencysolutions.com.
T...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 5, 2021 – Five youths with the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Detention Center have received academic credits towards their high school diplomas through the EBR Juvenile H.O.P.E. Redesign Initiative....
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 4, 2021 – The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) announced this week Baton Rouge would be one of three locations for its Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative. In April, the initiative will empower citi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 4, 2021 – The City-Parish will announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) on March 5, 2021, for on-site primary healthcare services at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. The City-Parish is seeking to provi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – February 26, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday Baton Rouge’s plans to celebrate 2021 International Open Data Day, held annually throughout the world to highlight the benefi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – February 26, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the resignation of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Veneeth Iyengar today with his last day in the administration on March 26, 2021.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 25, 2021 – In an effort to keep the lines of communication open with the public, I want to provide an update about the ongoing investigation concerning BRPD and a juvenile member of the community.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. — February 24, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is encouraging all residents in East Baton Rouge Parish affected by the recent winter storm to complete the statewide self-reporting Damage Assessment Survey i...
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Damage Survey
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 20, 2021 – As Louisiana faced a historic winter storm this week, the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) Air Support Unit made a critical blood delivery utilizing air support resources. This transp...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 21, 2021 – This evening a concerning encounter between a BRPD officer and a juvenile in our community was brought to my attention. I have viewed the short snippet of video and snapshots shared via s...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 19, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 19, 2021 – The City-Parish began efforts earlier this week to remove debris caused by the recent winter storm. Republic Services began collecting woody waste Wednesday, February 17, as part of its r...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021 — As energy companies continue to restore power in East Baton Rouge Parish, residents are urged to check on neighbors and loved ones who may need assistance staying warm. Please continue to practice fire and generator ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021 — As energy companies continue to restore power in East Baton Rouge Parish, residents are urged to check on neighbors and loved ones who may need assistance staying warm. Please continue to practice fire and generator ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2021
The Metropolitan Council Zoning meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 17 at 4:00 pm has been cancelled due to the projected weather conditions. Please email counciladministrator@brla.gov if you have questions.
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General News
Posted on: February 15, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – February 15, 2021 — Republic Services has suspended garbage and recyclable collections for Tuesday, February 16 in the City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, and the City of Central. Collections will ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – February 15, 2021 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has issued a curfew for East Baton Rouge Parish tonight from 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. due to the Winter Storm. Everyone should stay off the roads during this freeze event, but if ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – February 15, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration on Monday, February 15, 2021. This local disaster declaration allows East Baton Rouge Parish the ability to...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – February 14, 2021 — According to the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans, East Baton Rouge Parish is now under a Winter Storm Warning with a Hard Freeze Watch beginning Monday night. The latest foreca...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 12, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 12, 2021 – Since 2017, my administration has put the reform of the Baton Rouge Police Department at the forefront of the change we seek to make in our community. Under the leadership of Chief Murphy Paul, great strides...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 10, 2021 – I am pleased our Metro Council was able to find a consensus and approve an offer of settlement in the Alton Sterling civil case. After nearly five years, the people of Baton Rouge are fin...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 9, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 9, 2021 – With only one month into the New Year, East Baton Rouge Parish is already on track to match the number of overdose deaths in 2020, which had almost doubled the highest number on record in 2019. The...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – February 5, 2021 – Today National Public Radio released an article that discusses the inequity of COVID-19 vaccine sites across the South. East Baton Rouge Parish was mentioned as one of these cities. As you...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – February 5, 2021 – Mardi Gras season is here and we are all excited to celebrate in safe ways as we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Baton Rouge remains in a dangerous place now that the more-c...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Although a much higher percentage of Black people die from COVID-19 than white people, many of Louisiana’s Black residents remain reluctant to be tested for the virus. Local scientists and...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – February 3, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome launched Safe, Hopeful Neighborhoods Engagement Hub today as part of the Safe, Hopeful, Healthy BR Initiative from her Office of Community Development ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 2, 2021
The EBR Tax Roll dataset now has 2020 property assessments from the East Baton Rouge Assessor's Office. The dataset contains records like the date of the last property transfer, fair market value, total assessed value, and taxable amount of the parcel.
EBRP Tax Roll Dataset
General News
Posted on: January 27, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – January 27, 2021 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and community stakeholders broke ground Wednesday on the second MOVEBR project at Mall of Louisiana Boulevard. This project is one of the 21 projects tha...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA – January 27, 2021 – As part of her ongoing commitment to transparency and data-driven decision making, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the launch of Open Budget BR, a web-based platform that provides ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – January 26, 2021 – Former Representative Steve Carter was a dedicated family man, public servant, and fellow neighbor here in East Baton Rouge Parish. Mr. Carter had a storied career of serving our community...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La. – January 21, 2021 – I am deeply saddened by the loss of the beloved Donna Britt. Throughout her lifetime, Donna was a light for many, and an essential part of the fabric of our community.
To know Donna was to ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — Friday, December 31, 2020 — On Saturday, January 2, 2021, members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council will be sworn into office in the Metropolitan Council Chamber, at 11:00 a.m. Due do COVID-19, the ceremony will be ope...
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Agenda for Metro Council's Jan. 2, 2021 Meeting
Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: December 22, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. — December 22, 2020 — The following garbage and recycling service schedule will be in effect this holiday season. There will be no curbside garbage and recycling services on Christmas Day; all services will re...
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Christmas Tree Disposal Guide
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – December 16, 2020 – In light of the dire need for quality, safe, affordable, and accessible housing following the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricanes Delta and Laura, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is join...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – December 16, 2020 – The MOVEBR program has released an update on its synchronization of traffic signals, a project that is providing equipment upgrades, software improvements and doubling the amount of fiber...
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MOVEBR program
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – December 14, 2020 – Mayor Broome’s HealthyBR Region 2 Medical Advisory Board issued an updated COVID-19 Exposure Recommendations Thursday. The list of recommendations and guidance was developed usi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – December 8, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome secured a 3% pay raise for every Baton Rouge police officer at the Tuesday evening Metro Council budget hearing. The pay increase goes into effect at the end of...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 — The GIS Team has updated its Election Results app with the Dec. 5, 2020, results for ballot items in the runoff election. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome won re-election in the race against former state Rep. S...
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View EBR precinct data
General News
Posted on: December 3, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – December 3, 2020 – The Mayor’s Homelessness Prevention Coalition (HPC) announced the rollout of goals during their fall meeting.
Coalition members have led stakeholder workgroups to provid...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – December 2, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the construction of 21 MOVEBR projects beginning in 2021; the anticipated projects will increase capacity, significantly enhance existing cor...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – December 1, 2020 –Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul, and Gary Patureau of the Sherwood Forest Crime District announced two new initiatives connecting community-owned security ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – November 30, 2020 – In coordination with the Louisiana Department of Health, the City of Baton Rouge and the City of New Orleans are launching Get Loud Louisiana — an awareness campaign and a serie...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 20, 2020 — Statement by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome: “This holiday season, it is critically important for the City-Parish to take every action within our purview to help our busin...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – November 30, 2020 – Over the holiday, our community experienced a tragic loss with the passing of three children after a fire on Thanksgiving Day. My thoughts and prayers are with their families, their loved...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — November 25, 2020 — Residential garbage (both in cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday, November 26th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Any garbage, r...
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General News
Posted on: November 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Nov. 24, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today joined Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D.; Capital Area Transit System CEO Bill Deville...
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Map of BRT Corridor
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Nov. 23, 2020 – City-Parish debris removal crews are in the final phases of collecting storm debris generated by Hurricane Delta, with more than 50,000 cubic yards of debris collected to date.
City-Parish officials estim...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 20, 2020 — Since March, residents in our city have made adjustments to their daily habits and routines due to the coronavirus pandemic —especially during beloved holidays.
At this point, we do not know where we will be with COVI...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 20, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday the success of the eBay Retail Revival program in its inaugural year. The economic development program is the result of a public-private partnership with eBay to ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Nov. 16, 2020 – The City-Parish is expanding its Hurricane Delta debris removal efforts by bringing on additional crews, trucks and equipment to complete the City-Parish’s debris removal program.
These additio...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Nov. 17, 2020 – Today’s report by the Louisiana Department of Health about the increase of COVID-19 cases in East Baton Rouge Parish emphasizes our recent public messages to double down in our efforts and no...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 13, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday the completion of the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).
A CHNA is a strategic plan evaluating the health of a ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – November 12, 2020 – East Baton Rouge Parish is moving in the wrong direction with the COVID-19 pandemic. As of today, the Louisiana Department of Health reports our positivity rate has risen back to 5% positivity. We cannot give in to “...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – November 10, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the City-Parish will celebrate 2020 International GIS Day on Nov. 18. The event, held annually, will be virtual this year and will feature numerous activi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Nov. 10, 2020 – Regarding the recent incident involving an LSU student and BRPD, I have confidence Chief Murphy Paul will get to the bottom of it. I know he's continuing to reach out to the LSU student, his f...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Nov. 10, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a Top 10 Digital City for the sixth year in a row. Baton Rouge ranks third this year among ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Nov. 8, 2020 – City-Parish debris removal crews continue to make progress in collecting debris generated by Hurricane Delta, with more than 23,000 cubic yards of storm debris collected to-date.
Over the past ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – November 9, 2020 – My office has been made aware of a situation concerning BRPD and an LSU student. Upon notification, I have been in contact with Chief Paul, who has assured me his department is thoroughly investigat...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 5, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced this evening that Huval & Associates Inc. has been selected to design the Airline Highway, North Capacity Project; and Stantec Consulting...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 5, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome presented the 2021 Budget to the Metropolitan Council Thursday during the annual Special Budget Meeting.
“While 2020 has brought ma...
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Proposed 2021 Budget (PDF)
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 — The GIS Team has updated its Election Results app with the Nov. 3, 2020, national, state, and local election results. The East Baton Rouge Parish voting precincts map displays election results for primary, gener...
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View EBR precinct data
General News
Posted on: November 4, 2020
Learn how to protect your data and identity in this cybersecurity webinar. Experts will show you how to safeguard your finances and children on the internet, as well as highlight local measures.
General News
Posted on: November 2, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 2, 2020 — Mayor- President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday the launch of Phase One of the City-Parish Unified Communications Telecommunication System Upgrade.
System upgrades will replace the ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Nov. 1, 2020 – City-Parish debris removal operations are ongoing in response to damage caused by Hurricane Delta, with more than 12,000 cubic yards of storm debris collected to date despite temporarily halting operati...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 29, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the launch of the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. The ne...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 28, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oc...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA — Wednesday, October 28, 2020 — Due to the threat of Hurricane Zeta, the Metropolitan Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, has been cancelled. There will be a Special Metro Council Meeting on Friday, October 3...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 27, 2020 – Republic Services will begin Wednesday garbage/recycling/trash services at 4:00 a.m. on October 28, 2020 due to Hurricane Zeta. Republic will not return for reported missed pickups. It is imperativ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 27, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration last night ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Zeta in Southeast Louisiana. This emergency declaratio...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – October 26, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Build Baton Rouge announced Monday the receipt of $5 million to implement the Plank Road Master Plan.
The grant award will be administered to the Ci...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Oct. 25, 2020 – Debris removal crews are expanding operations after collecting nearly 5,000 cubic yards of storm debris generated by Hurricane Delta since Oct. 19.
Over the past week, crews have com...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 21, 2020 – The International Association of Chiefs of Police has selected Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul for membership on its Policy Center Advisory Group as a subject-matter expert. The membe...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Oct. 16, 2020 – Residents are reminded City-Parish debris removal crews will begin operations Monday, Oct. 19, as part of the City-Parish’s ongoing response to damages caused by Hurricane Delta.&...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 15, 2020
With early voting beginning tomorrow, East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is reminding those who regularly vote early at the Coursey Boulevard branch office that early voting has been temporary relocated to Forest Community Park on So...
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General News
Posted on: October 15, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — October 14, 2020 — East Baton Rouge Parish is on the right path to slowing the spread of the coronavirus, and we must work together to ensure we continue on this path. With that said, I encourage our residen...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 15, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — October 14, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the release of the Hurricane Delta Damage Assessment Survey for residents who experienced any storm-related damages between October 8-10. All East Bato...
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Hurricane Delta Survey
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 14, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Wednesday the groundbreaking of a half-acre school garden at Capitol High School.
The garden is a result of the collaboration of Gea...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 13, 2020 – These are trying times for our state and nation. We're making real progress here in East Baton Rouge, and I welcome the New Orleans Saints here should they choose to come.
While health prec...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – The Council Administrator/Treasure announces changes to public comments for the Metropolitan Council Meeting, beginning
Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Emailed public comments will no longer be read aloud during the public comment p...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – Oct. 11, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the activation of the City-Parish’s debris removal program in response to damages inflicted by Hurricane Delta.
City-Pa...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – October 9, 2020 – Residents are asked to secure their garbage and recyclable bins close to their homes for the duration of Hurricane Delta. Bins left near the roadway can pose a safety issue during high wind...
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General News
Posted on: October 8, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 8, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — on Friday, October 9, 202...
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General News
Posted on: October 6, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 6, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration today ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Delta. This emergency declaration is in line with the State ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — Oct. 5, 2020 — East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – October 4, 20202 – Governor Foster was an honorable statesman who served Louisiana with distinction. His dedication to the state and Baton Rouge will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Alice...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — October 1, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing October 2020 as Cyber Security Awareness Month — an annual reminder for residents to take simple, me...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2020
East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is announcing that his office will be mailing nearly 21,000 absentee by-mail ballots on Friday, October 2nd to eligible voters who have requested them.
The Registrar of Voters office will continue to...
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General News
Posted on: September 30, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – September 30, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued the following statement:
“This afternoon, the Commissioner of ATC approved my request to opt-in East Baton Rouge Parish, and we will begin wor...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — September 30, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome released the following statement:
“Since March, the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish have made significant progress in our effort to com...
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Flu Season 2020-2021
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2020
East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is announcing the temporary relocation of early voting from his branch office located at 11010 Coursey Boulevard during the upcoming early voting period. From October 16th through October 27th, the ...
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General News
Posted on: September 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 24, 2020 — I am pleased East Baton Rouge Parish continues to move in the right direction towards slowing the spread of the coronavirus. I am optimistic we will meet the state criteria to apply for e...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 24, 2020 — I am appalled at what I have read about the “racist rants” attributed to a Baton Rouge police officer. I know that Chief Paul acted swiftly to place the officer accuse...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – September 22, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the launch of the City-Parish’s Citizen Data Academy, a three-part virtual training series designed to help Baton Rouge citizens acce...
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Citizen Data Academy
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – September 21, 2020 – Geaux Get Healthy, a program of HealthyBR, is issuing a request for proposals to address food insecurity for the program’s third year of operation. The program is seeking up to 20 organ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – September 19, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Saturday her Safe, Hopeful, Healthy Initiative, which will utilize $2 million in CARES Act Funding to address public safety in Baton Rouge. The initi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2020
To commemorate Louisiana Voter Registration Week the week of September 21st through 25th, Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is reminding citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish to make sure they are registered to vote and to either register or update their reg...
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General News
Posted on: September 13, 2020
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration today ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Sally. This emergency declaration is in line with the State of emergency declared by Governor John Bel Edwards o...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2020
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome encourages residents with Monday garbage, recycling, and hand pile services to place carts and hand piles by the road early ahead of any impacts from Tropical Storm Sally. Garbage pickup will begin at 4:00 a.m. Monday ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 10, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 10, 2020 — While I am pleased the vast majority of our community is working together to move forward through the pandemic, I remain concerned about the health of our residents and our economy.
As of ...
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COVID-19 Info
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 9, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 9, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is aware of the unfortunate proposed layoffs by Stupp Corporation. The priority at this time is helping affected employees identify employment...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 4, 2020 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling ...
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General News
Posted on: September 2, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – September 2, 2020 – Geaux Get Tested, the federal surge-testing initiative for COVID-19, has returned to Baton Rouge. Free COVID-19 tests are available at two walk-in sites: LSU Student Union and F.G. Clark ...
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COVID-19 Info
General News
Posted on: August 27, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – August 27, 2020 – City-Parish employees in East Baton Rouge Parish will resume work on Friday, August 28. City-Parish offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – August 26, 2020 – The Department of Environmental Services announced Wednesday all garbage and commercial collection will be suspended on Thursday, August 27, 2020, due to the continued threat of Hurricane Laura.
Thurs...
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General News
Posted on: August 25, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – August 25, 2020 – Due to the continued threat of Hurricane Laura, all City-Parish buildings will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, and Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Also, City-Parish has suspended recycling se...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 25, 2020
In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of the health and safety of Head Start children, their families, and staff, the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program will delay face-to-face classroom instruction until COVID-19 cases stabilize in ...
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General News
Posted on: August 25, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – August 25, 2020 – I am very concerned about the incident that occurred this past weekend outside of a local business, and I am still gathering information from the public and law enforcement. The situation is...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – August 23, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration Sunday ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura in Louisiana. This proactive...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – August 21, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials are closely monitoring two tropical disturbances approaching the Gulf of Mexico. The National Weather Service (NWS) New Or...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – August 13, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Restart BR Task Force announced Thursday the launch of a $1 million microgrant program for small businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish. The Resilient...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 13, 2020
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is accepting nominations for the Art in Public Places Committee (APPAC). This board reviews and recommends potential public artworks, including their locations.
Candidates for the board must be East Baton R...
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Nominations Ordinance Notice
General News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – August 12, 2020 – The Department of Public Works announced Wednesday progress on two ongoing drainage improvement programs in East Baton Rouge Parish: the Total Spray Program and the Strategic Canal Cleaning...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 6, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – August 6, 2020 – The HealthyBR Region 2 Medical Advisory Board, in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), issued COVID-19 Business Recommendations Thursday. The list of recommendations and guidance was...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 30, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – July 30, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Healthy Blue, in collaboration with The Safety Place and the Big Buddy Program, are hosting Total Teen Takeover 2020 (TTT) next week. Baton Rouge youth agencie...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – July 28, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Tuesday her intention to extend the mask order for East Baton Rouge Parish. Once the extended order is signed, it will stay in effect until the ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – July 27, 2020 – The East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan reached a milestone Monday with the announcement of the program’s website, which will serve as a resource of information for the public. Th...
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Stormwater Website
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – July 23, 2020 – It has been three weeks since Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed an executive order instituting a “No mask, No service” policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Eas...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — July 19, 2020 — Our country has lost a great civil rights leader and man of faith with the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Raised by sharecroppers in rural Alabama, Lewis spent his entire life fighting for the rig...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – July 17, 2020 – Today we honor the memory of BRPD Officer Montrell Jackson, BRPD Officer Matthew Gerald, and EBRSO Deputy Brad Garafola who bravely served our community and paid the ultimate sacrifice as the...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2020
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials are closely monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans is forecasting the disturbance to further develop into a tropical dep...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 15, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – July 15, 2020 – Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has awarded the City-Parish its prestigious Special Achievement in GIS award. Jack Dangermond, Esri founder and president, announced the award today at...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Immediate and bold action is required by everyone to prevent devastation to our health and economy from the alarming resurgence of the coronavirus in East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana.
New daily cases in East Baton Rouge Parish have quadrupled in the l...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2020
At a time when traffic was lighter than normal during the COVID-19 crisis, the MOVEBR program began implementing traffic signal upgrades and laying fiber optic cable, a group of projects that will make Baton Rouge one of the world’s leading citi...
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MOVEBR site
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 10, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – July 10, 2020 – Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has proclaimed Friday, July 10th, as USS KIDD Day in East Baton Rouge Parish, to mark the premiere of the feature motion picture “Greyhound” on AppleTV+....
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 9, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – July 9, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a public-private partnership Thursday which will end the long term vacancy of the New Era Medical Office Complex at 7855 Howell Blvd.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – July 8, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a partnership with Facebook’s Youth Councils Program to feature training workshops for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. The partners...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. — July 1, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed an executive order Wednesday to require all commercial and nonprofit entities in the East Baton Rouge Parish to provide goods or services directly t...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 2, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 2, 2020 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day holiday. However, government facilities that are polling places, including City Hall, will be open f...
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General News
Posted on: June 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – June 24, 2020 –Hoping to achieve at least 20% in small business participation in the MOVEBR program, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the program is on track to exceed that number with current spending ...
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MOVEBR site
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 19, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – June 19, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome declared Friday, June 19, 2020, Juneteenth Day for the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish. The holiday represents the symbolic and historical commemor...
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Juneteenth Proclamation
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 18, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – June 17, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday, June 20, at Glen Oaks High School. Boxes of nutritious food will provid...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – June 15, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 6 p.m. that will feature education leaders from the Baton Rouge community.
The program, entitled &ld...
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Education Town Hall Flyer
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – June 12, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed an Executive Order Friday to establish the Mayor’s Commission on Racial Equity and Inclusion (COREI). The commission will work to instill...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 11, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – June 11, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Baton Rouge Health District announced a major milestone in its PPE Donation Initiative. With a recent generous PPE donation by Guardians of the An...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – June 5, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration Friday ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Cristobal in Louisiana. By declaring a local emergency, M...
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Mayor's Disaster Declaration
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – June 3, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Cristobal. The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans is forecasting that Tropical ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – May 29, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome joins mayors across the country in recognizing Monday, June 1, as a National Day of Mourning and Lament to mark the death of 100,000 people in the U.S. fro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – June 1, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday the success of the Baton Rouge Procurement Opportunity Partnership initiative (BRPOP) in the program’s inaugural year. The initiative is ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 22, 2019 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) an...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – May 22, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a partnership with Dollar General to expand affordable and nutritious foods through the addition of fresh fruits and vegetables at two Baton Roug...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – May 15, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — will be open to the public with strict protective a...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA — May 15, 2020 — The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) will continue to run its Covid-19 current essential service through the implementation of Phase One reopening that will be effective on Friday, May 15, 2020, as out...
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General News
Posted on: May 14, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – May 13, 2020 – The Division of Human Development & Services and Office of Social Services is pleased to announce the availability of Energy Cooling funds to assist eligible low-income households with hom...
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General News
Posted on: May 11, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. — May 1, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced an essay contest Friday for high school seniors to address central issues facing our community in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Student Essay Contest Flyer
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 7, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – May 7, 2020 – While the health and well-being of our citizens and employees is at the forefront of our efforts at this moment, it is essential that we take steps to manage our financial affairs as w...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — May 5, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a series of online Wellness Wednesday webinars to educate residents on health and wellness during the coronavirus pandemic. The webinars will be h...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – May 1, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Senator Regina Barrow announced Friday a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will open Monday near Cortana Mall in the Walmart parking lot to serve East Baton Rouge ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – May 1, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will hold a virtual Town Hall meeting at 1 p.m. May 5, 2020, that will feature education leaders from the Baton Rouge community.
The program, entitled, "...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 29, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in conjunction with Build Baton Rouge, is seeking applications from area community and non-profit organizations for $3.2 million in federal funding provided to t...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2020
The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) will comply with the extension of the Stay at Home Order announced by Governor John Bel Edwards on Monday, April 27, 2020, that is extended until May 15, 2020.
CATS remains an essential service and will conti...
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General News
Posted on: April 29, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – April 29, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is launching a new campaign encouraging East Baton Rouge Parish residents to wear a face covering in public as a safeguard to slow the spread of the coro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 28, 2020 — Financial advisor Suze Orman will serve as a special guest contributor for the final installment of Mayor Broome’s Financial Literacy Online Workshop series this Thursday.
Orman is a #1 New ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2020
It is a tragic day in the Baton Rouge community. I am deeply saddened by the incident earlier that resulted in the loss of one of our bravest souls, a 21-year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department. A 7-year veteran was also injured and is currently...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 24, 2020 – On behalf of the “Keep BR Serving” initiative, the Office of the Mayor-President would like to recognize Raising Cane’s for their incredible bulk purchase of $50,000 in ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 24, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome partnered with Baton Rouge poet Donney Rose to release a spoken-word poem about the coronavirus pandemic. Rose is a writer, essayist, poet, teaching arti...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 23, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 23, 2020 – East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is distributing donated cloth masks to several organizations that are servicing vulnerable and in-need populations, as a means to combat...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 22, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Wednesday the opening of a second Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) COVID-19 Community Testing Site at O...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – April 22, 2020 – Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a virtual Earth Day celebration focused on engaging Baton Rouge residents and students in the sustainability and preservation of the plane...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 20, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. — April 20, 2020 — The City-Parish’s Finance Department announced sales tax revenue for the month of February 2020. Recurring tax collections reflect a 3.79 percent decrease when compared to February 2019.
The...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 16, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome recently called on the Baton Rouge community to encourage public-private partnerships to meet the needs of the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pand...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 17, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a combined corporate contribution of $50,000 Thursday to 19 minority-owned businesses in the East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 15, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – April 15, 2020 – While the health and well-being of our citizens and employees is at the forefront of our efforts at this moment, it is essential that we take steps to manage our financial affairs as well. O...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – April 14, 2020 – The “Keep BR Serving” Campaign, launched earlier this month by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and local business leaders, announced Tuesday the campaign has reached $100,000...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 9, 2020 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Friday, April 10th in observance of the Good Friday holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulk...
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General News
Posted on: April 9, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – April 9, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the MOHSEP Community Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will be closed Friday, April 10th, in observance of Good Friday.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 9, 2020 — Registration is now open for a series of webinars designed to educate residents on financial planning and applying for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of these online workshops is to raise aw...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — April 7, 2020 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a series of online workshops Tuesday to educate residents on financial planning and applying for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – April 6, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the MOHSEP Community Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations on Monday, April 6.
There were 148 tests ad...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – April 5, 2020 –East Baton Rouge Parish is about to enter its fourth week since our first confirmed case of COVID-19. As the Surgeon General has said, this may be our hardest week so far. As of Sunday, the Louisiana D...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2020
Baton Rouge, La. – April 4, 2020 – As I have been reporting, we expect to see an increase of COVID-19 cases in East Baton Rouge Parish. Please keep in mind, a large increase of confirmed cases can be attributed to a logjam of ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 3, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. — Friday, April 3, 2020 — The Metropolitan Council meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. will be held via video conference and in a manner that allows for observation and input by members of the public, as ...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – April 2, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the MOHSEP Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations on Friday, April, 3.
There were 147 tests administered at the si...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — Wednesday, April 1, 2020 — The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily restructure its daily fixed-route service beginning Sunday, April 5, 2020, in response to the ongoing Stay at Home order from Governor...
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General News
Posted on: March 31, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 30, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the MOHSEP Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations on Wednesday, April, 1.
There were 114 tests administered at th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2020
Baton Rouge, La.—March 30, 2020—Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed an executive order Monday temporarily suspending the City-Parish’s ordinance governing the suspension or revocation of licenses and permits for bars ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 29, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the MOHSEP Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations on Monday, March, 30.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 26, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the MOHSEP Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations on Friday, March, 27.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 26, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 26, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is collaborating with East Baton Rouge Parish hospitals and healthcare partners to provide additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical personnel. Th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 25, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces the MOHSEP Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations on Thursday, March, 26.
There were 92 tests administered at the...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2020
As of 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, all City-Parish Library facilities are closed to the public until further notice. At this time, drive through/pick-up services are not available at any location.
Expiration dates have been extended on all current Library card...
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General News
Posted on: March 24, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 24, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome would like to thank Baton Rouge General and Baton Rouge Clinic for providing enough tests to allow the MOHSEP Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid C...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 23, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome would like to thank Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center for providing enough tests to allow the MOHSEP Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 — All BREC golf facilities will be closed Tuesday, March 24th so that we can make the preparations needed to re-open while complying with social distancing and the Governor’s Stay at Home orde...
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BREC closures
General News
Posted on: March 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — Tuesday, March 24, 2020 — The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) continues to run its modified weekday schedule to provide necessary transportation to the community.
The heightened safety features have been implemented...
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General News
Posted on: March 23, 2020
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Monday, March 23, 2020 – In accordance with the Stay at Home order issued by Governor John Bel Edwards, BREC will close playgrounds, dog parks and outdoor restrooms at the close of business today. They will remain close...
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BREC closures & cancellations
General News
Posted on: March 23, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 23, 2020 – I am deeply saddened to learn of the first fatalities attributed to COVID-19 in East Baton Rouge Parish today. On behalf of our community, I share our love and condolences with the patients&a...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 20, 2020 – The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Community COVID-19 Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations Monday, March, 23, only ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2020
Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued an Executive Order temporarily suspending the parish’s sign ordinance for 120 days, providing businesses an opportunity to advertise adjustments to their services on signs in the public right-of...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 20, 2020 – In the coming days, East Baton Rouge Parish may have a noticeable increase in positive COVID-19 test results. This does not indicate a rapid spread of the virus, but is a direct resu...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2020
Baton Rouge City Court will be closed from Monday, March 23, 2020 through Friday, April 3, 2020 due the emergency created by COVID-19.
General News
Posted on: March 20, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA_ As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is enforcing social distancing on its vehicles effective immediately and until further notice.Every other seat will be roped/taped off to ensure the dist...
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General News
Posted on: March 20, 2020
LINK TO APPLY: SBA.gov/Disaster
BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that small businesses in all 64 Louisiana parishes will have access to federal Small Business Administration disaster aid in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. SBA...
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General News
Posted on: March 20, 2020
NOTICE
Regarding Public Bid Openings for
City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge
Pursuant to Proclamation No. JBE 2020-30 by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Public Bid Openings have been temporarily Suspended, effective until April 13, 2020, unle...
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General News
Posted on: March 19, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA — Thursday, March 19, 2020 — The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) continues to monitor reports and briefings from the mayor, governor, and president regarding COVID-19 precautions. The agency hears the growing concern...
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General News
Posted on: March 19, 2020
In consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Division of Human Development & Services (DHDS) will close to the general public as of 3:00 pm effective March 18, 2020, until it is deemed appropriate to re-open. This decision was made based on the guid...
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General News
Posted on: March 19, 2020
As a result of COVID-19, East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program will begin distributing breakfast and lunch to Head Start families beginning Monday, March 23rd, at the following Head Start Center locations from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
CHARLIE THOMAS HEAD...
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General News
Posted on: March 19, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 19, 2020 – The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Community Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume operations Thursday only for patients who ha...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 18, 2020 – As we face the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19, I want to assure our first responders that their safety is my top priority. I want to take a moment to thank our first responders for the...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 18, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the second COVID-19 positive case, commonly referred to as coronavirus, in East Baton Rouge Parish Wednesday.
Mayor Broome’s office wil...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA — March 18, 2020 — The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Community Testing Site at Baton Rouge General – Mid City will resume Wednesday only for patients who had...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 17, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the first COVID-19 positive case, commonly referred to as coronavirus, in East Baton Rouge Parish Tuesday afternoon. Over the past few weeks, Ma...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 17, 2020 – The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is working to bring more COVID-19 testing kits to the Community Testing Site. Mayor Broome is in constant contact with Gove...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 17, 2020 – Demand for testing at the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security Mid City Community Testing Site has now exceeded the supply of testing kits, and they are no longer accepting patients today.
Ref...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2020
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library prioritizes the health and safety of our patrons and staff. In response to updated information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and new directives for increased closures and smaller gatherings, the Library will clos...
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General News
Posted on: March 16, 2020
****UPDATE: The Community Testing Site is no longer accepting patients as of Tuesday, March 17, due to demand exceeding the supply of testing kits.******
Baton Rouge, LA – March 16, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the opening of a com...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA — Monday, March 16, 2020 — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, State Representative Ted James and Councilwoman Erika L. Green will offer a one-day meal-to-go option, sponsored by Knightshed Law Firm, for Dist...
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General News
Posted on: March 14, 2020
Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome signed a parish-wide Emergency Disaster Declaration related to the City-Parish’s efforts to protect against COVID-19. As of this evening, there are still no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in East Baton...
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Disaster Declaration - COVID-19
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2020
Normal court operations at Baton Rouge City Court will be suspended until April 20, 2020. The court will be open to the public to take civil filings and to pay fines and fees. However, we are encouraging the public to pay fines and fees online or by telep...
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General News
Posted on: March 13, 2020
Due to the continuously evolving nature of the COVID-19, Coronavirus, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is activating the East Baton Rouge Parish All Hazards Recovery Task Force. The Task Force, separated into six recovery support function areas, is a ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 12, 2020 – Effective immediately, I am issuing an executive order to declare a public health emergency in East Baton Rouge Parish. As of this morning, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the par...
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More information on COVID-19
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020 – The Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE) Partner Kickoff will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, at Goodwood Library.
The partnership kickoff provides an opportunity for past and potential partners to learn ho...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2020
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 — The National Weather Service (NWS) Slidell has included East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) in the Slight Risk of Severe Weather forecast for later today. The main threat is predicted to be heavy rainfall; however,...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – March 2, 2020 – I am reassured by the leadership of Governor Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health in preparation of cases of novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) appearing in Louisiana. I want to reas...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA – February 26, 2020 – Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Baton Rouge’s plans to celebrate Open Data Day 2020 from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 771...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – February 21, 2020 – The approval of these funds means East Baton Rouge Parish, and many other parishes in our region and state, can continue advancing flood recovery and watershed mitigation efforts. For our parish, c...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – February 14, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is declaring Crime Stoppers as the best direct line of communication for citizens who want to fight back against graffiti in their neighborhoods. Anyone who cap...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020 – As Mayor-President, the safety and well-being of every citizen in East Baton Rouge Parish is a top priority. This includes making certain those who are incarcerated are treated humanely. Many have voiced concerns abo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – February 7, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome kicks off her first Baton Rouge Police Department Precinct Tour on Monday, February 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First District, 4445 Plank Road. Mayor Broome, Po...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 5, 2020 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the results of the January 2020 installment of Operation Fresh Start, the mayor’s parish-wide litter abatement and beautifica...
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Operation Fresh Start
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2020
The Office of Social Services, in the City of Baton Rouge’s Division of Human Development and Services, is pleased to announce free tax preparation through its VITA Program. Certified tax preparers will provide free tax preparation in four locat...
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General News
Posted on: January 31, 2020
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., BrandSafway and Employ BR presented the fourth graduating class of scaffold builders. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, along with her Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Pamela Ravare-Jones, were in...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020 – Baton Rouge lost a committed public servant today with the passing of former Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Lorri Burgess. She was always a passionate advocate for our community, most recently leading the Sickle Cell Assoc...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2020
January 12, 2020 — BATON ROUGE, LA — Baton Rouge lost a civil rights icon this weekend with the death of Rev. Betty Claiborne. She was arrested in 1963 while attempting to integrate City Park pool.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 27, 2019
BATON ROUGE, La. — Friday, December 27, 2019 — Red Stick Revelry 2019 will bring an all-new laser light show featuring eight high-powered 3-D lasers, live music and fireworks over the Mississippi River when the Red Stick drops in the N...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 23, 2019
BATON ROUGE, La. — Monday, December 23, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the following garbage and recycling service schedule will be in effect this holiday season. There will be no curbside garbage and recycling s...
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Tips on recycling gift packaging
General News
Posted on: December 12, 2019
December 12, 2019 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s initiative to expand health care access and quality jobs in North Baton Rouge was unanimously approved by the Metro Council Wednesday evening. Oceans Behavioral Healthcare will...
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Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019 – In its support of the EBR law enforcement agencies, General Informatics is donating its state-of-the-art Real Time Crime Management Platform – 365 RealTime software free of cost to the City of Baton Rouge and the East Baton Rouge Paris...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019 – Baton Rouge started MOVEBR with a successful bond sale, demonstrating the strong financial standing of the City-Parish. Mayor Broome’s administration finalized the sale of the first series of bonds this month.
On Dec...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 26, 2019
Baton Rouge has experienced a disappointing spike in homicides in the month of November. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy J. Paul Jr. are in ongoing communication about this situation and want the public to know the...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 26, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — November 27, 2019 — Residential garbage (both in cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holi...
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General News
Posted on: November 20, 2019
November 19, 2019 -- Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced a major milestone in her effort to bring a healthy food retail store to North Baton Rouge. The initiative not only addresses access to nutritional food for an underserved area, but ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA – Nov. 14, 2019 – Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a Top 10 Digital City for the fifth year in a row.
Baton Rouge placed fifth in this ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019 – The results of the 2019 East Baton Rouge City-Parish Disparity Study were released at Wednesday’s Metro Council meeting. The results reveal underutilization of small businesses in City-Parish contracts, par...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — Tuesday, November 12, 2019 — According to The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans, our area will be under a Hard Freeze Warning beginning at 8:00 p.m. tonight through 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. Temperatures will drop as ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 11, 2019
BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is unveiling the new East Baton Rouge Parish All-Hazards Recovery Plan. The plan provides a disaster recovery framework at the local level, with designated coordina...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 11, 2019
The City-Parish and the Mayor-President’s Advisory Council on Veteran’s Affairs will host the Capital Region Veterans Parade on November 16, 2019. The event is being held the same day as Louisiana’s run-off election. After casting ballots, citizens are en...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2019
BATON ROUGE, La. — Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Capital Area Transit System CEO Bill Deville and Build Baton Rouge CEO Chris Tyson announced $15 million in discretionary federal grant funding for the Pl...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has proclaimed November 13, 2019, as GIS Day. GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. This is the fifth year in a row Baton Rouge has hosted the event, which is also part of National Geography ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — November 6, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the results of the October 2019 installment of Operation Fresh Start, the mayor’s parish-wide litter abatement and beautifica...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — November 5, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome presented the 2020 Budget to the Metropolitan Council today during the annual Special Budget Meeting. In the budget, Mayor Broome continues to focus on ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2019
BATON ROUGE, La. – Nov. 1, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m.–1...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today released the prioritization of over 50 MOVEBR projects, along with the locations where traffic signal synchronization and sidewalk construction projects are currently underway.
The pri...
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Projects on the Priority Charts
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — Trick-or-treat hours for the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish are set for 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Police Chief Murphy Paul and the Baton Rouge Police Department, along with Mayor-Presid...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — Recent figures released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission show the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area has reached its highest seasonally adjusted employment numbers in history and its second highest non-seasonally adjus...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019 – Fifteen students received scholarships to attend River Parish Community College through EmployBR and will graduate with a certification and employment. The students were a part of a cohort formed through a partnership with Bra...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019 — Last Saturday’s election was a defining moment for our city and parish. As the Mayor-President of Baton Rouge and of all the residents in East Baton Rouge Parish, it is my responsibility to make decisions th...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2019
The City of Baton Rouge is hosting the Capital Region Veteran's Parade sponsored by the Mayor-President's Advisory Council on Veteran's Affairs in downtown on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The parade will run down River Road starting in front of the Pentag...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2019
October 6, 2019 — I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Captain Bryan Bozeman with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Captain Bozeman was dedicated to his job and the community. His family and loved ones are in my prayers during this dif...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the next installment of Operation Fresh Start is set for Saturday, October 19, 2019. The Saturday community-led clean-up and beautification events are followed by a ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Continuum of Care executed an agreement this week aimed at alleviating homelessness in the parish, with the goal of drastically red...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2019
September 27, 2019 – MOVEBR through its Small Business Outreach initiative is hosting the first in a series of informational workshops on Thursday, October 3, 2019. This workshop is open to appraisers, abstractors, real estate agents or...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2019
September 25, 2019 – Major funding has been secured for the $15 million East Baton Rouge Stormwater Master Plan, the first of its kind in this community. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome commissioned the plan in April 2017, less than 1 year ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2019
The City-Parish is now streaming all Metropolitan Council meetings through Facebook Live, representing an important step forward to enhance the transparency and accessibility of local government meetings.
The livestream feed, developed in collaboration bet...
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Metropolitan Council Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2019
Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn has announced that early voting for the October 12 statewide primary election will begin Saturday, September 28, and will be open each day — except Sunday, Sept. 29 — through Saturday, October 5. Voting hours at each early...
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General News
Posted on: September 24, 2019
September 23, 2019 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome officially kicked off the MOVEBR Transportation and Infrastructure Improvements program today, with a look ahead at more than 70 projects that will build new roads and sidewalks, improve existing c...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 23, 2019
September 22, 2019 – Baton Rouge citizens are encouraged to attend a public input meeting on Monday, September 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to review proposals for a new community space located next to the Charles R. Kelly Community Center at 3535 Riley Stree...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019 – BrandSafway, a leading provider of specialty services to the industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets, is partnering with EmployBR. The goal is to provide training and employment opportunities to hundreds ...
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General News
Posted on: September 6, 2019
Baton Rouge, LA — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Chief Murphy Paul and local community organizations announce the launch of Project ChildSafe Baton Rouge, an initiative designed to encourage responsible firearms ownership and secure storage of guns...
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Project ChildSafe Flyer
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019 – The first phase of a $21 million connector project for the Baton Rouge Health District has been completed. Today stakeholders participated in a ribbon-cutting for Constantin Boulevard located off Essen Lane near I-10.
This pro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 4, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced 33 grant awards to 23 local non-profits, supportive service organizations, and community developers from the City-Parish’s federal Community Planning and ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 19, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — August 18, 2019 — Governor Kathleen Blanco was a true pioneer whose loss is felt across the state. She was a friend and ally during our time together in state government. Governor Blanco led with courage, fought for our future a...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 7, 2019
BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Governor John Bel Edwards and Congressman Garret Graves together have found a solution to move forward on the East Baton Rouge Flood Risk Reduction Project, they announced Wednesday. The p...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 1, 2019 — Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced today he has reached a resolution with the attorneys for former officer Blane Salamoni concerning his departure from the department. This has been a l...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 29, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the appointment of Mark Armstrong as her office’s Chief Communications Officer.
As Chief Communications Officer, Armstr...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 25, 2019
Metropolitan Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis will host a Community Meeting for residents of East Baton Rouge Parish on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at BREC Headquarters (Ballroom) located at 6201 Florida Blvd.
The topic for discussio...
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Proposed Amendments to the Plan of Government
General News
Posted on: July 24, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 24, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is providing an online resource for parish residents to report any damage that occurred as a result of Hurricane Barry. The survey covers storm-re...
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Individual Assistance Form
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 24, 2019 – East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Cradle to K education initiative was recognized and honored recently with a 2019 City Livability Award for Outstanding Achieve...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 22, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 22, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today improvements and process changes to City-Parish garbage and recycling services, following the implementation of an improvement plan announced last month by the...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 18, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that City-Parish crews are nearing completion with their survey of curbside storm debris following Hurricane Barry, with debris removal operations set to begi...
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Garbage and Recycling Guidelines
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 18, 2019 — With more than 500,000 sandbags distributed in East Baton Rouge Parish in preparation for Hurricane Barry, many residents are questioning what to do with sandbags now that the storm has passed...
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General News
Posted on: July 17, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 17, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in conjunction with the Division of Human Development & Services’ EmployBR Program, announced today that the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start and Early Head Start Progr...
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General News
Posted on: July 15, 2019
This Saturday’s Operation Fresh Start community clean-up is being postponed, so that DPW crews can continue focusing on debris removal and other cleanup activities associated with Tropical Storm Barry.
Operation Fresh Start is part of Mayor-Presi...
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Operation Fresh Start
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 14, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that City-Parish is closing the F.G. Clark Activity Center as a community shelter at 5pm today, Sunday, July 14 because river flood warnings in the Baton Rouge area have been...
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General News
Posted on: July 14, 2019
Republic Services will resume normal pickup of garbage/recycling/trash services tomorrow, Monday July 15, 2019. They will be driving their normal pickup day routes only. They will not be picking up Tropical Storm Barry storm debris.
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General News
Posted on: July 14, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 14, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and local officials continue to monitor the rain bands and winds from Tropical Storm Barry. Mayor Broome encourages citizens to stay off the streets today ...
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Emergency Page
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 13, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Emergency Preparedness stakeholders have released strategic preparations as Tropical Storm Barry nears.
The National Weather Service has reported that East...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2019
The following shelters have been opened:
COMMUNITY SHELTER
The F.G. Clark Activity Center, located at 801 Harding Blvd, is open as a shelter to the community. The shelter is staffed by the American Red Cross and has capacity for 400 citizens.
***AT THIS TIME...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 12, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials continue to closely monitoring Tropical Storm Barry. East Baton Rouge Parish is currently under a flash flood watch until Saturd...
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Emergency Page
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 12, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials continue to closely monitoring Tropical Storm Barry. East Baton Rouge Parish is currently under a flash floo...
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Emergency Page
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 8, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today the next installment of Operation Fresh Start is set for Saturday, July 20, 2019. The Saturday community-led clean-up and beautification events are f...
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Operation Fresh Start
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 11, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials continue to closely monitoring Tropical Storm Barry. East Baton Rouge Parish is currently under a flash floo...
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Emergency Page
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 10, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 9, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Parish officials were notified last week that data captured from damage assessment surveys conducted around the parish following the June 5-6 severe weather event do not meet t...
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General News
Posted on: July 9, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 9, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and all City-Parish officials are closely monitoring Invest 92L. The National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans is forecasting that the tro...
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Red Stick Ready
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 9, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 9, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in conjunction with the East Baton Rouge Division of Human Development & Services’ EmployBR Program, announced today that the East Baton Roug...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 8, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP), and all East Baton Rouge Parish first responders and stakeholders are closely monitoring the tropi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 2, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 1, 2019 — In anticipation of scattered thunderstorms throughout the next several days, City-Parish Drainage Maintenance crews have been proactively working to address common drainage issues around the parish, including cleaning curb...
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General News
Posted on: June 27, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 26, 2019 — Due to the excessive rainfall and heavy wind experienced in East Baton Rouge Parish on Wednesday, June 5, through Thursday, June 6, over 600 citizens submitted damage assessment forms regardin...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 13, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is urging all East Baton Rouge Parish residents who experienced property damage as a result of excessive rainfall, heavy wind, and flooding on Wednesd...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 12, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the City-Parish has completed negotiations with CSRS and StanTec for program management services for the historic $1.3 billion MovEBR Transportation Impr...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 10, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, in partnership with Build Baton Rouge, formerly known as The East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority, is pleased to announce the launch of a new $1 milli...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 7, 2019 — Our community experienced excessive rainfall, heavy wind, and flooding on Wednesday, June 5, through Thursday, June 6. As a result, East Baton Rouge Parish has received numerous reports of dama...
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General News
Posted on: June 6, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 6, 2019 — As we continue to assess damage throughout East Baton Rouge Parish as a result of yesterday and today’s weather conditions, I have initiated the process to seek state and federal disaster supp...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 6, 2019 — The National Weather Service (NWS) Slidell has forecast East Baton Rouge Parish to remain under a moderate risk for heavy rainfall until Friday night. Our area is forecasted to receive 4-6 inch...
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General News
Posted on: June 4, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 4, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the City of Baton Rouge has been dismissed from the December 9, 1980, federal consent decree concerning the hiring and selection pract...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 31, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 31, 2019 — The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, 2019, lasting through November 30, 2019. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Climate Prediction Center is fo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 30, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 30, 2019 — Due to the concern expressed by residents regarding AT&T’s small cell towers, I have requested that AT&T temporarily suspend construction of the towers. AT&T is in the pro...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 29, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 29, 2019 —Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Baton Rouge has been selected to host the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), an...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 24, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 24, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is inviting residents of East Baton Rouge Parish to register for the community’s first Blight Bootcamp, a partnership with Mid-Cit...
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Blight Bootcamp Flyer
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 14, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 14, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Christian Davenport will serve as the first Poet Laureate of the City-Parish.
Christian Davenport, also known as Cubs the Poet, is a native of B...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 10, 2019 — Baton Rouge has been selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive a Choice Neighborhoods grant. This $30 million grant announcement is a significan...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 8, 2019 — Today, the City-Parish released a study outlining the projected impact of a City of St. George incorporation on the City-Parish’s annual operating budget on the residents outside the C...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 8, 2018 — The National Weather Service (NWS) Slidell has forecast a slight risk of severe weather for East Baton Rouge Parish beginning this afternoon through the evening hours. Current predictions anticipate 1- 2...
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Red Stick Ready
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 7, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 7, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and online marketplace eBay announced two economic development initiatives – the expansion of eBay’s Retail Revival and eBay@Home ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 6, 2019 — East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off household hazardous materials for safe disposal at the upcoming Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. until...
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General News
Posted on: April 29, 2019
A ribbon cutting-ceremony for the River South Community-Police Connection Center will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at the center's 1428 Thomas Delpit Drive location.
The public is invited to join Councilwoman Tara Wicker, Councilman Trae Welch, memb...
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General News
Posted on: April 26, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 26, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the 2019 installments of Move with Mayor Broome, an initiative focused on improving the health of Baton Rouge residents through ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 26, 2019 — In recognition of National Community Development Week, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the award of $135,000 in community development dollars to six local community organizations. Each or...
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EBR Redevelopment Authority
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 24, 2019 — The results of the BRPD pay study indicate a significant pay disparity when compared to peer police forces.
I have directed my administration to identify savings to provide additional financia...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 17, 2018 — The National Weather Service (NWS) Slidell has forecast an Enhanced Risk of severe weather for East Baton Rouge Parish beginning early afternoon through the evening tomorrow. The NWS Slidell is anticipating 1-2 inches of...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 16, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 16, 2019 — City-Parish offices will be closed on Friday, April 19, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will b...
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General News
Posted on: April 10, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 10, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the 29th Annual Louisiana Earth Day celebration will be held at the LSU Parker Coliseum on Sunday, April 28, from 1-5 p.m. The festival i...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 9, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Ravare-Jones as ACAO overseeing the City-Parish Division of Human Development & Services, Human Resources, Employ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2019
According to information from the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Division of Human Development & Services/Office of Social Services in conjunction with the Greater Baton Rouge Parish Food Bank low income families who have been certif...
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General News
Posted on: April 2, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 2, 2019 —Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the establishment of the Mayor-President's Advisory Council on Veterans Affairs. The purpose of the council is to create a platform to recognize the...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA – March 29, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Baton Rouge’s participation in the 8thAnnual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
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Mayor's Water Challenge
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 27, 2019 — Due to heavy traffic congestion as a result of the La. 1 Intracoastal Waterway Bridge lane closures, residents in East Baton Rouge Parish are experiencing delays in residential garbage and trash servi...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 21, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced plans to expand Ochsner’s Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program in East Baton Rouge Parish through a partnership wit...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2019
The Metropolitan Council is seeking applicants for the position of Parish Attorney. This employee serves as the chief legal advisor to all departments in the City-Parish government, including the Metro Council and the Mayor-President.
The Parish Attorney s...
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Parish Attorney's Office
General News
Posted on: March 14, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 14, 2019 — The cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans are joining the Louisiana Department of Health in pledging their support for the U=U Campaign. In February, LDH Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee ga...
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U=U Campaign
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 12, 2019 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge has released a request for proposal (RFP) for the management of all City-Pari...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 1, 2019 — Today’s announcement that ExxonMobil has selected Baton Rouge as the site for its Polyolefins Plant is certainly welcome news for the entire Capital Region. The project will not only...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 28, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Office, along with the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP), the Department of Public Works, Public Saf...
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National Weather Service
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 28, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the results of the January 2019 installment of Operation Fresh Start, the mayor’s parishwide litter abatement and beautification campaign. Operation Fresh...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 25, 2019 — Today we learned that the East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters verified the signatures needed to put the proposed City of St. George measure on the ballot. This proposition signific...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 22, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced two Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for Move EBR Program Managers have been published today in The Advocate.
The Program Managers wi...
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Move EBR projects
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 20, 2019 — In an ongoing effort to communicate as openly and transparently as possible regarding the River Center Branch Library (RCBL), I am releasing the following update on the project and its associated l...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 14, 2019 — On Saturday, February 16, Mayor Broome will kick off the Geaux Get Healthy program from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 30, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the first 2019 installment of Operation Fresh Start, the Mayor’s community-wide clean-up effort, is set for Saturday, February 16 from 8-11 am. Operation Fresh...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 1, 2019 — My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Baton Rouge Police Corporal Shane Totty, who lost his life today in the line of duty. Our community mourns Cpl. Totty, ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 31, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the logistics of her 15 Minutes with the Mayor initiative. In her 2019 State of the City address, Mayor Broome pledged to prov...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 30, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Kelvin J. Hill will undertake the newly created position of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, or ACAO, over all City-Parish ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 29, 2019 — Today, Mayor Broome announced that the City-Parish has joined Nextdoor, the trusted communications and social media platform for neighbors that is used by over 85% of all U.S. neig...
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Join us on Nextdoor
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 29, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced 19 grant awards to 15 local non-profits, supportive service organizations, and community developers from the City-Parish’s fe...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 24, 2019 — Following the recent announcement by Georgia-Pacific that 650 workers based at the Port Hudson plant would be laid off in the coming months, I immediately assembled a coalition of workforce partners...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 16, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 16, 2019 — Today we learned that Thompson Pipe Group will close its Zachary-based plant later this year. The timing and proximity of these closures is disheartening news for our residents who’ve been impacted, but we rea...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 16, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 16, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Gardere Lane Pedestrian Improvements project. The project will include approximately 6,000 feet of 5-foot-wide sidewalk along ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 12, 2019 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Healthy BR will partner with Knock Knock Children’s Museum (KKCM) on a year-long partnership focused on promoting health...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2019
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 10, 2019 — A coalition of state and local stakeholders met this afternoon regarding today’s layoff of 650 employees at the communications paper division of the Port Hudson Georgia Pacific pl...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 27, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — December 27, 2018 — As parts of the Capitol Region deal with inclement weather, I encourage all citizens to stay tuned to their local media outlets for the most up-to-date information. Citizens are also encou...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — December 20, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the following garbage and recycling service schedule for the 2018 holiday season:
- There will be no curbside garbage and recycl...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2018
The YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge announces the establishment of a community bail system that will provide bonds for individuals arrested in East Baton Rouge Parish on misdemeanor charges. On the morning of Thursday, December 20, the Community Bail Fund wil...
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General News
Posted on: December 17, 2018
According to information from the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Division of Human Development & Services/Office of Social Services in conjunction with the Greater Baton Rouge Parish Food Bank low income families who have been certif...
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General News
Posted on: December 12, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — December 12, 2018 — This morning, Mayor Broome announced the launch of Open Checkbook BR, a new companion website to the City-Parish’s Open Data BR portal that provides users with checkbook-level expenditure data for City-Parish...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2018
The preliminary ADA Transition Plan will be presented in a public meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, from 6-7:30 p.m. at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. This document, the Americans With Disabilities Self-Eva...
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General News
Posted on: December 4, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — December 4, 2018 — As part of a unified effort, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announces that her office, the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP), and the N...
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More info on SKYWARN
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — November 29, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Courtney M. Scott has been named Chief Service Officer for her administration. Scott has over 15 years of multi-faceted experience in proj...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2018
On October 24, 2018, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome was authorized to execute a Third Amended and Restated Cooperative Endeavor and Intergovernmental Agreement (CEA) between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority (Authority...
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General News
Posted on: November 5, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA – November 5, 2018 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome presented the 2019 Budget to the Metropolitan Council today during the annual Special Budget Meeting. The budget reflects a growth rate of less than one percent. The Metro Council w...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — November 2, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a 2018 Top 10 Digital City – the fourth year in a row the City-P...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — October 18, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Healthy BR is the recipient of nearly $2 million in grant funds from the Humana Foundation and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation for the Gea...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — October 17, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the results of the October installment of Operation Fresh Start, the mayor’s parish-wide litter abatement and beautification campaign. Operation Fresh Star...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 15, 2018
During the 2018 State of The City Address, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced her intention to develop and adopt an All-Hazards Community Recovery Plan for East Baton Rouge Parish. Mayor Broome, in coordination with the Mayor's Office of Homeland Securi...
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Mayor's video on recovery meetings
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 2, 2018
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's second installment of Operation Fresh Start is set for Saturday, October 6. The Saturday clean-up and beautification events will be followed by a week of City-Parish crews focusing on clearing trash, cutting grass, eliminating...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — October 1, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP), and the Department of Information Services announced the launch of ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 26, 2018 — Today, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Gotcha was selected to launch the first public bike share program in Baton Rouge early next year, with the support of the City-P...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2018
The Department of Human Resources is transitioning from paper to online employment applications effective October 1, 2018.
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General News
Posted on: September 14, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 14, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the re-establishment of the Mayor’s International Relations Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to create and main...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 12, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 12, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Baton Rouge has received the Center for Digital Government’s 2018 Government Experience Award.
The annual Government Ex...
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Complete list of winners
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2018
To kick off a healthy school year, Mayor Broome is challenging 6th to 8th grade students to enter an essay contest as part of Move with Mayor Broome. Thirty students will be selected to win an afternoon of rock climbing with the mayor on Tuesday, October ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 6, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 6, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that pre-registration is now open for the fourth annual International GIS Day event in Baton Rouge. All middle and high schoo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 5, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — September 5, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will join forces with ten mayors from around the nation as they Move with the Mayor™ throughout the month of September. This campaig...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2018
To commemorate Voter Registration Week, Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn is reminding residents of East Baton Rouge Parish to make sure they are registered to vote and to either register or update their registration as needed before the fall elections.
The...
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General News
Posted on: August 28, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — August 28, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome unveiled the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Under her leadership, the five major hospitals in East Baton Rouge Parish developed the nation’s only joint CHNA an...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2018
City-Parish Using Data to Accelerate Mayor’s Blight Strike Force
BATON ROUGE, LA — August 2, 2018 — In February, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome formed the Blight Strike Team, a collaboration between co...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 31, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that Phase I of the Stormwater Master Plan is complete.
Phase I resulted in three primary deliverables:
• A preliminary regional hyd...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 30, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 30, 2018 — The Baton Rouge Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division (HazMat) Team responded to a call today at approximately 10:00 am regarding a tanker trunk venting Acrylamide Solution due to heat. The Baton Rouge Fir...
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Fire Department News and Information
Posted on: July 30, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 30, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the creation of Move with Mayor Broome, an initiative focused on improving the health of Baton Rouge residents through physical exercise.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2018
WHO: Dr. Todd Walker, Director of the EBRP Mosquito
Abatement & Rodent Control
WHAT: A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New
Facility of the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District
WHEN: Wedn...
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General News
Posted on: July 25, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 25, 2018 — Today, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Postmates, the on-demand delivery service, named Baton Rouge as one of its new homes. The Silicon Valley tech platform recently annou...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 24, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the City-Parish is seeking a firm to start a bikeshare program, which is expected to improve the quality of life and offer transportation alternatives in...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 18, 2018 Today, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's Healthy City Initiative, in partnership with The Louisiana Adverse Childhood Experiences Educator Program and the Louisiana ACE Initiative, announced that ACE training ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: July 16, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — July 16, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that the City-Parish intends to award a contract to Keen Independent Research to conduct its disparity study subject to successful contrac...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 30, 2018 — It is with deep sadness that I inform our parish of the tragic death of Councilman Buddy Amoroso. Buddy was a colleague and a friend, and a true example of a dedicated public servant.
This tragic loss will be felt...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 25, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 25, 2018 — This morning, Mayor Broome announced the launch of the Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal, a new website that streamlines the processes used by vendors to register and do business with the City-...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 22, 2018 — Join Mayor Broome in partnership with Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful, Visit Baton Rouge, and alongside metro council members, local business leaders, and community partners to pick up litter aroun...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 20, 2018
The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) will host the Annual Red Stick Ready Day at the Mall of Louisiana on Saturday, July 14th, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
“Baton Rou...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 13, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Baton Rouge has been named the “Most Water Wise City” in the nation, which comes after a month-long competition during the month of April 2018 in which hundreds o...
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Mayor's Water Challenge page
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 12, 2018 — Baton Rouge has a new weapon to battle illegal signs that litter curbs, poles, and public rights-of-way throughout the parish. Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that roboca...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 11, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 11, 2018 — City of St. George organizers presented new, inaccurate findings regarding the city-parish’s finances during today’s Baton Rouge Press Club meeting. To correct the misinfor...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: June 6, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — June 6, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the creation of the East Baton Rouge Parish EMS Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team. The CISM team provides quality support to ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 29, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 24, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that AT&T Louisiana has contributed $40,000 to the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program as part of AT&T Aspire, the company’s philanthropic initiati...
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Summer Youth Employment program
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 17, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the next Corridor Beautification effort, in partnership with DOTD, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, and Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful. The cleanup and beautification efforts ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 16, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Healthy BR, BREC, Humana, Ochsner Health System, and Our Lady of the Lake invite residents to attend the Fifth Annual Baton Rouge Family Fit Day on Saturda...
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Family Fit Day Flyer
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 9, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) was recently evaluated by the Emergency Management Accreditatio...
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MOHSEP
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 4, 2018 — In celebration of Small Business Week, Mayor Broome kicked off Buy Baton Rouge, a new program aimed at encouraging purchases of goods and services from local businesses throughout the c...
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sLocal website
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — May 2, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP), and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport will host the 2018 National ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 30, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and her Women’s Advancement Commission announced a series of Survivor Listening Sessions that will be held throughout the Baton Rouge com...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 26, 2018 — There are two parties involved in the construction of the River Center Branch Library. WHLC Architecture – Schwartz/Silver, a joint venture, is the architect of record tasked with t...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 23, 2018 — Today, the WHLC design team provided my administration with an update regarding the River Center Branch Library. We learned that large equipment will be required to complete the remedial work on the building. As...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2018
Per WHLC Architecture regarding the River Center Branch Library:
After an analysis of the library building, two compromised steel connections were found by the structural engineer. Repair measures are being taken this afternoon.
We anticipate the repair mea...
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General News
Posted on: April 18, 2018
The River Center Branch Library, which is currently under construction on North Boulevard, experienced a settlement event at approximately 4:45pm this afternoon. As a precautionary measure, the surrounding streets and businesses were closed to the public....
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 13, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome announced that Baton Rouge is the winner of an IDC Smart Cities North America Award for its Public Safety Common Operational Platform (PSCOP), a digital app...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 13, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Friday that Clean Sweep EBR Day, a parish-wide cleanup initiative scheduled for Saturday, April 14, has been canceled due to the threat of thund...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 11, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the results of the Homelessness to Housing Initiative, a program aimed at securing permanent housing for citizens previously living beneath the North Bouleva...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: April 3, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — April 3, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome and Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response® (STAR) invite the community to show their support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence ...
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Start by Believing Action Kit
Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 30, 2018 — Today, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul concluded his administrative investigation and has made a decision in the Alton Sterling case.
I have placed my trust in Chief Paul and fully support his decision. I a...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2018
The attorney general has made a decision based on a possible criminal act.
My continued sympathy and prayers go out to the Sterling family who have been waiting for justice and closure for nearly two years.
My thanks, appreciation, and gratitude go to every...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 21, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the start of an economic development listening tour aimed at addressing workforce development challenges faced by local businesses.
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 19, 2018 — Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge has released a request for proposals (RFP) to provide technical and administrative support for the development of a ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 13, 2018 — I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of the Zachary firefighter and policeman who lost his life while bravely serving his community. I join all of East Baton Rouge Parish in expressing my gratitude for his s...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — March 8, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that as a precautionary measure, East Baton Rouge Parish will deploy HESCO protection baskets this weekend along a small section of the do...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2018
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. He worked for the Baton Rouge Fire Depar...
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Fire Department News and Information
Posted on: February 27, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 27, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that her administration would not move forward with the TramLinkBR project as initially envisioned. Instead, she will work with CATS and other ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 26, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the appointment of Richard Speer, P.E., as Director of Environmental Services.
In this role, Mr. Speer will oversee the operations of t...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 26, 2018 — In line with her commitment to transparency, technology, and digital citizen engagement, Mayor Broome announced this morning the launch of the City-Parish’s new website, BRLA.gov. The new site replaces the f...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 22, 2018 — Today, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced the creation of the Cradle to K Parent Club, the second phase of her Cradle to K initiative.The Cradle to K Parent Club brings parents together in a suppo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA – January 23 2018 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today that the Parish of East Baton Rouge is taking a long-needed step to hold accountable the companies responsible for dumping millions of do...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 29, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that $1M in disaster recovery funds will be dedicated to the expansion of St. Vincent de Paul’s Day and Disaster/Emergency Sh...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 3, 2018 — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is pleased to announce two new additions to her administration. As of today, the Mayor-President announces Veneeth Iyengar as Assistant Chief A...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 19, 2018 — Mayor Broome has introduced a resolution to the East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council opposing FEMA’s decision to charge rent to citizens still occupying a Manufactured Housing Unit as a r...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, La. — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative, in collaboration with local healthcare partners, are providing citizens with preventive tips and information about the ...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA. — January 18, 2018 — On Saturday, January 20, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will host an HIV Summit at the BRCC Magnolia Theatre from 8:30am — 1:30pm. The Summit will be led by Mayor Broome, Natalie Co...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 12, 2018 — I am deeply saddened by the loss of the beloved Buckskin Bill, Mr. William “Bill” Black. So many in our community have fond memories of Buckskin Bill and his cherished t...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 12, 2018 — My office was informed yesterday of the closure of Sam’s Club at 9598 Cortana Place. Sam's Club is closing 63 stores nationwide, attributing the decision to the need to better fulfill onli...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 12, 2018 — Last night, one of our own BRPD officers sustained gunshot injuries while responding to a call on Lettsworth Street. I immediately went to the hospital once I was made aware of the inciden...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 11, 2018 — Today Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the creation of her Women’s Advancement Commission which will promote policies and services that address and respond to the needs of wo...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA. — Murphy Paul, recently selected by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome to be Chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department, will be officially sworn in on Monday, January 8. The ceremony, which is open to the p...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 30, 2018 — In response to the spike in fire-related accidents in the early days of 2018, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome championed an initiative to distribute free smoke alarms to residents of East Baton...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — January 30, 2018 — In response to the spike in fire-related accidents in the early days of 2018, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome championed an initiative to distribute free smoke alarms to residents of East Baton...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA — February 15, 2018 — Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the creation of a Blight Strike Team tasked with reviewing the blight elimination process and recommending administrative changes to i...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2017
BATON ROUGE, La. — December 12, 2017 — The East Baton Rouge Metro Council today approved Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s 2018 budget. The General Fund operating budget of $319 million has less than a 1 percent increase...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2017
BATON ROUGE, La. — November 13, 2017 — In accordance with her commitment to equitable progress and prosperity across East Baton Rouge Parish, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today issued an executive order to expand efforts to increase the enterprise...
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Mayor's Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2017
BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today announced that Baton Rouge has been named the fifth most digital city in the U.S. by the Center for Digital Government among cities with a population of 125,000 to 249,999. This disti...
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Mayor's Press Releases