Mayor announces new satellite office in North Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced the opening of a new satellite office in North Baton Rouge.
During a press conference, Edwards said this was one of the first things they would create during his campaign. The location will be at the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at 3773 Harding Blvd.
'It means a lot for North Baton Rouge to have access to the mayor and to the mayor's office,' Edwards said.
The hub will provide the same services as the office in City Hall downtown, including future permit requests and allowing residents to voice their concerns. Edwards said the satellite office should help alleviate stress for residents who face transportation issues.
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Chief Service Officer Yolanda Burnette-Lankford spoke on District 2 Councilman Anthony Kenney's behalf, saying their main goal was to meet the people where they are.
Edwards appointed Cydni Raby as the operations director for the new location.
An opening ceremony for the new office will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10.
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