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Special meeting reconfirms shift to part-time leadership under Butch Browning's Browning Associates LLC's continued service WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District Number One Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to formally abolish the full-time fire chief position and approved a
September 10, 2025
Two resolutions tonight would change fire chief role to part-time consultant, but documents reveal additional undisclosed taxpayer benefits UPDATE 5:00 PM: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet tonight at 5:00 PM to vote on these resolutions. This story will be updated with results following the vote.
August 28, 2025
Annual audit shows financial gains, notes procurement and payroll issues West Baton Rouge Parish ended 2024 with $124 million in net assets, an increase of $10 million from the previous year, according to annual audit reports covering the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, presented to the Parish Council Thursday
August 18, 2025
Port Allen officials tackle administrative workload while residents seek faster action on problem properties PORT ALLEN – The Port Allen City Council addressed mounting administrative demands and ongoing code enforcement challenges during committee meetings August 6th and the regular meeting August 13th, with Mayor Terecita Pattan requesting new staff positions while
August 14, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM Government Building, 880 N. Alexander Ave, Port Allen Major Financial Decisions $9.16 Million Sewer System Bond Public Hearing * What: Public hearing on massive revenue bond financing for sewer improvements * Why it matters: Largest infrastructure borrowing in years for critical sewer system
August 13, 2025
Council saves taxpayers additional $4.5 million in 2025 while maintaining full services PORT ALLEN – The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved significant tax relief for residents on July 24th, rolling back millage rates to save taxpayers $4.5 million in 2025 while advancing multiple economic development opportunities and infrastructure
August 06, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025 * 5:00 PM - Fire Board Meeting * 5:30 PM - Parish Council Meeting * Location: Government Building, 880 N. Alexander Ave, Port Allen Fire Board (5:00 PM) Brief agenda with routine items: * Approve minutes from April meeting * Fire Chief report * Consider surplus equipment item * Public
July 23, 2025
Federal deadline pressure creates perfect storm for contractor change order disputes BRUSLY — A weight-limited bridge is forcing the town to consider a $93,706 change order for its nearly completed sewer lagoon project, sparking heated debate among council members about contractor accountability and federal funding pressures. The Spinks Construction change
July 14, 2025
Election Expenses Jump to $21,000 While Insurance Costs Double PORT ALLEN - The city closed fiscal year 2024-25 with strong revenue performance but faces significant unexpected cost increases that will challenge the current budget, Finance Director Adrian Daigle told the council Wednesday. Budget Performance The city's general
July 11, 2025