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• Former Councilman Byron Sharper drops out of EBR Mayor's race, 5 others remain Play Video

  July 15, 2020 5:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One week before qualifying officially begins, former Councilman Byron Sharper has thrown his support behind the incumbent mayor, Sharon Weston Broome. The crowded field of candidates includes EBR Councilwoman Tara Wicker, EBR Councilman Matt Watson, State Representative C. Denise Marcelle and Businessman Jordan Piazza. Pollsters... more »

• C. Denise Marcelle endorses Weston Broome for mayor

  December 1, 2016 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Former Baton Rouge mayoral candidate C. Denise Marcelle announced Thursday that she is endorsing Sharon Weston Broome for mayor. Marcelle said she will continue to work with Weston Broome as a Louisiana legislator to help East Baton Rouge Parish residents rebuild after August’s historic flooding. ... more »

• Body camera review board set to meet Thursday Play Video

  February 4, 2016 10:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The body camera review board will meet today to address the current body camera program. Metro Council members set up the review committee to research the cameras and draft guidelines for the body cameras. Today, the review board is expected to talk about possible funding options for the... more »

• C. Denise Marcelle won't resign council seat in time for special election

  December 2, 2015 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle said in a phone conversation late Wednesday afternoon, she will not resign from her metro council seat until her term begins in the State House of Representatives, effectively requiring the council to appoint her replacement to city government instead of forcing a special... more »