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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 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.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards motivates police recruits
New Baton Rouge Police recruits started their training on Monday, with a little help from newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards.
Sid Edwards to attend first Metro Council meeting as Mayor-President
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.
Mayor Sid Edwards rolls out two more hires, as administration continues to take shape
Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office continues to take form, with two more hires to top staffing positions announced Tuesday. Mason Batts will takeover the new role of Executive Director of the Mayor-President's Office, while Christopher Toombs was announced as an Executive Assistant.
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.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards announces chief of staff
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new chief of staff has been announced by the office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Lon Vicknair will serve in the position. As chief of staff, he will provide oversight of all city-parish departments and will coordinate special projects and interdepartmental initiatives.
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Sid Edwards sworn in as East Baton Rouge Parish’s new mayor-president
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s the beginning of a new era for East Baton Rouge Parish as political newcomer Sid Edwards was officially sworn in as mayor-president. The Istrouma High School ...
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‘Keep Jaguar Nation Beautiful’ cleaning initiative set to launch in north Baton Rouge
At the first metro council meeting for 2025, council members introduced a new initiative to help clean run-down areas in North Baton Rouge.
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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 ...
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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 ...