New Baton Rouge Street Name Unveiling

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...

Metropolitan Councilmembers Hosting Public Meetings on the Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee

Thursday, October 6, 2022 — Baton Rouge, LA — East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Councilmembers are hosting a series of joint community meetings across the parish on the proposed Stormwater Utility Fee.

Representatives from th...

Mayor Broome Secures additional American Rescue Plan Funds for East Baton Rouge Parish

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...

Public Invited to Metropolitan Council Special Redistricting Meeting at 1 p.m. Today

There will be a period for public comment before the Council votes on a new map for parish districts. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 222 St. Louis Street, 3rd floor.

Redistricting Mapping Software Available to the Public

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...

Metro Council Redistricting Meeting Tuesday at River Center Library

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, 4^th Floor, 250 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA...

Community Meeting on District 5 Seat Tonight

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...

Today's Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting Cancelled

Due to the threat of heavy rain and flooding from Tropical Depression Nicholas, the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021, is cancelled. Items on the September 15 agenda will be rescheduled for another date.

Public Comment for Metropolitan Council Meetings

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...

Proposed Plan of Government Amendments Public Meeting for Metropolitan Council District 4

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.

The public meeting is being held&n...

Metro Council Members Host Community Meeting for Baker and Zachary Residents

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...

Proposed Plan of Government Amendments Public Meeting for Metropolitan Council Districts 1 and 2

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, ...

Proposed Plan of Government Amendments Public Comment Form

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...

Proposed Plan of Government Amendments Public Meeting for Metropolitan Council Districts 11 and 7

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...

Proposed Plan of Government Amendments Public Meeting for Metropolitan Council District 5

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...

Proposed Plan of Government Amendments Public Meeting for Metropolitan Council Districts 8 and 9

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.&...

Public Meeting on Proposed Plan of Government Amendments

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...

Metropolitan Council to Meet on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021

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...

Wednesday's Metro Council Meeting Postponed

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...

Council Administrator/Treasure -All persons entering the library must wear a mask

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...

Metro Council to Hold Public Hearing on Millage Rates on Oct. 28

The Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge hereby gives notice pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Metropolitan Council of the Parish o...

August 26 Metro Council Meeting Cancelled

Baton Rouge, LA – Monday, August 24, 2020 – Due to the threat of Hurricane Laura, the Metropolitan Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2020 has been cancelled. The Council Administrator’s Office is working with...

Registration Open for Financial Webinar Series

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...

Metropolitan Council to Meet Via Video Conference on April 8

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 ...

Comment on Metro Council Agenda Items Online

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 — In order to facilitate public input and comment during this time of social distancing, members of the public may utilize this form to comment on any upcoming items on a Metropolitan Council meeting agenda. Governor John Bel Edwar...

Metropolitan Council and Planning & Zoning Meetings Now Streaming on Facebook Live

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...

Input Sought on Amendments to Plan of Government

The Plan of Government Committee has completed its proposed amendments to the Plan of Government for the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge. Established two years ago, the committee has met monthly to revise and update the Plan of Government.

East Baton Rouge...