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East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards speaks future goals, unifying city
On Wednesday, the newly-elected Mayor President Sid Edwards talked to Rotary Club members about his first days in office and how he plans to move the city forward.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards speaks future goals, need to unify city
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Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about his plans at the Baton Rouge Rotary
Mayor-President Sid Edwards spoke at the Baton Rouge Rotary to share his plans as he navigates his first week in office.
New Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards announces another top administrator. Here's who he is.
Sid Edwards, who took over last week as East Baton Rouge mayor-president, has named Lon Vicknair, a retired naval officer and chemical facility manager, his chief of staff, his administration announced Monday.
We’re Starting To See Real Reason For Optimism In Baton Rouge Thanks To Sid Edwards
Sid Edwards’ 54-46 victory over Sharon Broome was a pretty major exclamation point to Donald Trump’s presidential victory in November. It indicated that the American people hadn’t quite given up on the idea of self-governance as an alternative to servitude to the political elite.
2 additional hires announced for EBR Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ administration
The office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards has announced two additional hires.Mason Batts will serve as executive director, while Christopher Toombs will serve as executive assistant.The mayor’s office said Batts was Edwards’ campaign manager and is also a political strategist.
Sid Edwards inaugurated as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish
Joined by a number of local, state and federal officials, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards took his oath of office Thursday night to serve as the parish's leader for the next four years.
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Faimon Roberts: Can Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards carry campaign success into office?
Taking the stage more than an hour into the ceremony after hymns, prayers, patriotic songs and a performance by the Istrouma High School marching band, Edwards joked about his political inexperience and cited his deep faith as what had guided him thus far.
Sid Edwards to attend first Metro Council meeting as Mayor-President
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will meet tonight, only this time with newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards in attendance for the first time in his new role. The meeting will take place at 4 p.m.
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Faimon Roberts: Sid Edwards proved he can campaign. But can he govern?
The stories drew big laughs from an appreciative crowd, but going forward, East Baton Rouge residents won't be so forgiving ...
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Louisiana’s Outmigration Problem Is Slowing, But We Haven’t Turned The Corner Yet
U-Haul’s annual study of net migration came out last week, and there is slightly better news for Louisiana. But it isn’t what ...
Jeff LeDuff hired in Sid Edwards administration
Jeff LeDuff, a retired chief for the Baton Rouge Police Department, will serve as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.
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See who Mayor Edwards has tapped to serve as his chief of staff
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Monday named Lon Vicknair as his chief of staff. Vicknair retired as a naval officer after 20 years, serving multiple deployments including ...