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East Baton Rouge taxpayers doled out $350k for police-caused crashes over past 2 years Play Video
October 20, 2022 5:18 PM
BATON ROUGE - Taxpayers in East Baton Rouge Parish spent nearly $350,000 to settle at-fault crashes caused by Baton Rouge Police for the years 2021 and 2022, Metro Council records reviewed by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show. The actual number of crashes and the amounts could be higher because... more » -
Temporarily stricter development restrictions leave room for planning commission to allow some flood-zone projects
September 17, 2021 11:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - Tougher drainage requirements for development in flood zones take effect Saturday, but do not apply to several residential projects being considered Monday by the Planning Commission. In a unanimous vote Sept. 8, the Metro Council approved a year-long tightening of building standards for projects in flood... more » -
Former Metro Council member launches workshop series, community give-back campaign
June 28, 2021 12:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - According to a news release from former Baton Rouge Metro Council Member Tara Wicker, the W Consulting Group and Fecit Antiques and Estate Sales announced Monday that it will sponsor a series of workshops designed to help grieving local citizens find solace in the legacies their loved... more » -
Moratorium talks to become focus of Wednesday's EBR Metro Council Meeting Play Video
June 23, 2021 9:40 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Metro Council will discuss the process to hold off on new construction projects in the Parish, but it will not directly decide on whether or not to implement a moratorium. The Council has opted on leaving that decision in the hands of the... more » -
Metro Council to discuss annexation request from some of Willow Ridge subdivision's residents Play Video
October 28, 2020 8:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge neighborhood is divided in its choice of whether to be a part of Baton Rouge or the City of St. George, and the Baton Rouge's Metro Council is now responsible for stepping in to make a final decision regarding the issue. The question... more » -
Metro Council to discuss reducing costs of diapers, tampons, menstrual pads Play Video
October 14, 2020 8:08 AM
BATON ROUGE - According to a January 2020 report from the World Bank, nearly a third of the world's population lives in poverty, struggling to make ends meet. Among the millions living in poverty are some who face monetary health-related challenges that they may be too embarrassed to discuss... more » -
An unread email prompts BR council to revisit $5M Alton Sterling settlement Play Video
September 17, 2020 7:21 AM
BATON ROUGE - One unread email, that was missed due to being caught in a spam folder, has forced The East Baton Rouge Metro Council to reconsider the proposed $5 million settlement in the civil suit filed on behalf of Alton Sterling's five children, The Advocate reports. According to... more » -
Metro Council to revisit interim appointment of Jennifer Racca Play Video
January 29, 2020 5:40 AM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council is revisiting its interim appointment to fill Barbara Freiberg 's seat. Only a week ago, the Council thought the job was completed. They'd selected local attorney and insurance consultant, Jennifer Racca, as their candidate to fill the interim position.... more » -
Funeral Services for Metro Councilwoman, Lorri Burgess Play Video
January 15, 2020 6:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for former Metro Councilwoman Lorri Burgess will be held, Saturday, at Oasis Christian Church (4524 E. Brookstown Drive) at 11 a.m. Burgess served on the Metro Council from 1997-2007. She was the first black woman to serve as mayor pro tem and became Chief... more » -
Civility falls apart again among Baton Rouge council members Play Video
September 27, 2018 11:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Two East Baton Rouge metro council members got personal with each other recently in the latest example of dysfunction among that government body. In an email exchange, Councilwoman Chauna Banks chastised a city-parish employee for releasing public records indicating when she would be out of town. ... more » -
Change of tone at Baton Rouge metro council Play Video
July 25, 2018 11:54 PM
BATON ROUGE - It was a far less contentious council meeting Wednesday night by any measure. Newly appointed Councilmember Denise Amoroso was slow to speak and quick to listen. "It's very unfamiliar territory for me," she said. Amoroso filled her late husband's seat after a heated debate last... more » -
Metro council to vote on drainage standards Play Video
October 25, 2017 12:00 AM
BATON ROUGE- Wednesday, the metro council will vote on increased standards for drainage in new developments. Council members Dwight Hudson and Erika Green purposed the changes. "There's a balance between protecting the existing homeowners that are out there and making sure we don't do damage to our local economy,"... more » -
Council won't back development moratorium spurred by flood fears
October 11, 2017 7:09 PM
BATON ROUGE – A plan to put a moratorium on new developments failed to get support at a Metro Council meeting Wednesday. WBRZ.com first reported on the plan in September when it was though-up amid concerns of outdated flood maps governing building codes in East Baton Rouge. Planned by... more » -
Metro Council approves $10 million bond for proposed tram system Play Video
June 22, 2016 11:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - After a meeting to discuss fueling economic development in Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Metro Council has approved a $10 million bond to fund the tramlinkBR project. "It's exciting," Councilmember Member Tara Wicker said. "It's an economic engine that will really reform and revitalize that whole community."... more » -
Metro Council to vote on smoking ban Wednesday
April 13, 2016 9:10 AM
BATON ROUGE- The Metro Council is set to discuss a proposal that would ban smoking in all business around the capital city. The idea was pitched by Smoke Free Baton Rouge, an anti-smoking campaign. It started out as a plan to ban smoking in bars and casinos around Baton Rouge,... more » -
Race, weed and tax evasion topics at Wednesday Metro Council meeting
March 9, 2016 1:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - In what is a relatively short agenda for Wednesday's Metro Council meeting, city leaders started discussing some potentially controversial topics. One item to be discussed is a report from various Baton Rouge government offices about the possibility of providing financial incentives to lure a hospital to... more » -
Next Baton Rouge mayor will earn more than Kip Holden
December 9, 2015 10:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - The next mayor will earn $175,000 a year each year they are mayor thanks to a raise approved by the Metro Council Wednesday. The pay increase is for a flat, four-year salary. The mayor will not earn any pay raises. Voters in East Baton Rouge... more » -
Council approves 2016 city budget; funds city's largest police force
December 8, 2015 11:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - Metro council members approved the mayor's spending plan for next year Tuesday evening. No one voted against the $880 million spending plan that includes significant growth for public safety . The entire budget is about 6% more than the spending plan for 2015. The budget... more » -
Taxpayer dollars paying for free rides out of town for homeless Play Video
August 2, 2013 10:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - One city is footing the bill for its homeless to take one way trips to places like Los Angeles and Tulsa. The Way Home program started through private funding and gave 75 vagrants tickets out of town. But recently, Baton Rouge Metro Council gave the... more »