Mayor Edwards issues statement after state panel OKs election on plan to tap library, mosquito, other funds
BATON ROUGE — The state Bond Commission said Thursday that East Baton Rouge voters can consider a plan to direct money currently allocated to libraries, the Council on Aging and pest control to the parish's general fund this November.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards said in May that his "Thrive!" plan "doesn't make us whole" but was a good first step toward financial stability. Voters will take up the questions Nov. 15.
Edwards proposes tapping the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System for a $52.4 million infusion that would be used to pay down debt. The parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control program would hand over $6 million, with proceeds going toward public safety, drainage and infrastructure.
The Council on Aging would divert no money immediately, but would dedicate future revenue to the parish general fund.
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