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Former Baton Rouge mayor criticizes current administration in social media video

Former Baton Rouge mayor criticizes current administration in social media video

Yahoo10-06-2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Former Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome posted a video to social media on Monday, June 9, criticizing the current administration of Mayor-President Sid Edwards.
Broome discussed the present state of Baton Rouge, but also responded to accusations that she says were made by Edwards.
'Let me be clear. We don't need coaching. We need concerted, courageous leadership and collaboration. We can't afford to leave Baton Rouge with fear and confusion and political calculation. Our city workers deserve stability. Our families deserve certainty. And our community deserves better,' Broome said.
According to Broome, Edwards blamed her administration for leaving him with a financial mess.
In the video, she called the comments from Edwards 'categorically false,' stating she tried to prevent the creation of the City of St. George.
The former mayor-president went on to say that she offered help to the current administration, but officials have not contacted her.
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Louisiana First News reached out to Mayor Edwards' office for comment and has not heard back as of Monday night.
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