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Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards may cut 600 jobs if his plan to shift library funds fails
Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards said he was considering cutting 600 government jobs if his plan to redirect money from the parish library system doesn't pass.
Baton Rouge mayor warns of 600 potential job cuts if library budget not transferred to general fund
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards has released his “Revive EBR” proposal to relocate library funds for other city services like public safety and road improvements.
Mayor Sid Edwards doubles down on diverting library funds
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sid Edwards said on Tuesday that if his plan to rededicate parish library system funds to other areas is unsuccessful, the city-parish could cut around 600 jobs and reduce services.
East Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards discusses budget overhaul
Mayor-President Sid Edwards is updating the public on his new plan to revive Baton Rouge, which includes a major budget overhaul.
Baton Rouge mayor wants to let voters decide on proposed library tax plan
President Sid Edwards said he wants to let voters decide on the proposal to move funds from the parish library system to the general fund at the polls in October. Edwards released a proposed plan on Feb.
Funding fight continues between Baton Rouge library leadership and Mayor Sid Edwards
Baton Rouge library officials and the Mayor’s Office remain at odds after the Metro Council rejected the library’s millage renewal, despite statements last week that the two could find some compromise.
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Five BRPD employees were among the city-parish’s top earners in 2024
Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards has unveiled a controversial plan to raise police officer salaries by redirecting funds from ...
Edwards staff can’t sell mayor’s library tax plan at town hall
Members of East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards' administration received some pushback during a town hall ...
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Sid Edwards reflects on his first month in office; how to compete in Louisiana’s senior games; latest news in Acadiana
Today on Louisiana Considered, we interview Baton Rouge’s new mayor, Sid Edwards. We also learn about the upcoming senior ...
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Faimon Roberts: Sid Edwards' changes his library proposal. It didn't make it better.
For a candidate who touted his inexperience with politics on the trail, Sid Edwards came out swinging with his library tax ...
Public meeting to outline Mayor-President’s proposed tax plan
During the public meeting, key information about the tax proposal will be outlined by officials from the Office of the ...