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Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
East Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards discusses budget overhaul
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – Mayor-President Sid Edwards is updating the public on his new plan to revive Baton Rouge, which includes a major budget overhaul. He said he's trying to create a better future for East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of Baton Rouge, but some want more details about his proposal. 'I make tough decisions,' said Edwards. 'I have no time for political theater. I've sat quietly for two weeks.' Edwards said change in the Baton Rouge area will be painful – but necessary – to clean up the $52 million deficit he's facing, along with a high crime rate.'I like books, I like libraries but I like people more – and not one service will be cut from the library system,' Edwards Baton Rouge Parish Library Board Vice President, Donald Luther, said he'd like to see more detailed numbers of the Mayor's proposed plan, which would take from the library's funds. 'If your plan doesn't work – it could be a potential problem – it could be devastating to the library system,' he said. Local leaders had a chance to voice their beliefs at the mayor's press conference. 'What I feel the conversation needs to be is: how to get everyone at a livable competitive wage,' said Metro Councilman Darryl Hursts. The mayor's plan calls for a proposal to move $114 million from the library tax to the general fund. If passed by the Metro Council, it will be on the ballot in October for voters to decide. The plan also includes police officer pay raises, and money for economic development and infrastructure. Below is a breakdown of what projects will be funded with the reallocation. Gardere Initiative Partnership: $1M-1.25M Repurposing former 'Brave Cave' with YWCA: $1M-1.5M Head Start program enhancements/pay increase: $1.25M-2M Mental Health and Homelessness Services: $1M-1.5M recurring Youth Violence Prevention Program: $1.5M-1.75M Community Policing Expansion: $1M-1.25M Gang Task Force Development: $1M-1.25M Support for District Attorney and Public Defenders: $2M-2.5M Additional Public Safety Funding: $10M-10.5M recurring Blight Reduction Efforts: $1M-1.5M Ending Food Deserts and Increasing Access to Fresh Food: $2M-2.5M Budget Stabilization for Long-Term Financial Health: $9.6M Revitalization of the River Center: $7M-7.5M Drainage System Enhancements: $2M-2.5M recurring Road Beautification and Maintenance: $6M-6.5M recurring Judge blocks attempt from BRPD officers to throw out 'Brave Cave' lawsuit Former rodeo star inspires others to 'buckle up' against heart disease East Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards discusses budget overhaul Honoring Southern University football coach Sean Wallace's legacy House GOP pushes 'big' budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trump's agenda Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Bayou Blue man accused of sex crimes against four juveniles
BAYOU BLUE, La. (WGNO) — A Bayou Blue man was arrested in Terrebonne Parish following a child sex crimes investigation by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, officials recently received notification from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services of a possible sexual assault of a child from a few years prior. Tangipahoa Parish deputies search for escaped work release inmate The investigation reportedly revealed 60-year-old Herman Dupre as the suspect, and four juveniles as victims. The alleged abuse happened over the course of several years, with the juveniles ranging in age from 7 to 16 years old. Dupre was arrested following the investigation and taken to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on charges including first-degree rape, molestation of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile, sexual battery and simple battery. His bail is set at $525,000. Anyone who could provide additional information in the investigation is can call LPSO Lieutenant Rodney Morrison with the Criminal Investigations Division at hosts Black History Month event amid DEI crackdown Federal judge denies BRPD officers' request to dismiss 'Brave Cave' lawsuit Speaker Johnson discourages DOGE stimulus checks idea Florida sues Target for 'defrauding investors' by selling LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise Mandeville bans parking along Krewe of Eve parade route, safety enhancements Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
