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St. George Transition District elects officers, approves request for 2% sales tax revenue transfer
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - On June 24, the St. George Transition District held its swearing in ceremony to certify members and elect officers to the team. J. Andrew Murrell was sworn in as a district member and elected as chairman. Chris Rials was sworn in as a district member and elected as treasurer. William Potter was sworn in as a district member and elected as secretary. Norman Browning was sworn in as a district member and elected as vice chairman. Jim Talbot was sworn in as a district member.
Local leaders say election districts dilute Black votes for panel governing Louisiana's capital
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Election districts for the council governing Louisiana's capital city entrench white control of the council and dilute Black voting strength even though Black voting-age residents outnumber white voting-age residents, a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday says. The lawsuit was filed by seven people, including the...
Leaders detail efforts to avoid repeat of Baton Rouge school transportation crisis
With memories fresh of the horrific start to the last school year, East Baton Rouge Parish school officials say they are working hard to be ready this August when it comes to student transportation, but problems still abound and some solutions are still being determined. “We were determined to get...
Council Members and Advocates Challenge Baton Rouge District Map, Citing Voting Rights Concerns
Baton Rouge, LA – Tensions are escalating within the East Baton Rouge Metro Council as five African American council members prepare to file a lawsuit against the parish, alleging violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The legal action challenges the newly approved district map, which the plaintiffs argue dilutes the voting power of Black residents.
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