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9 Months In: EBR Mayor President Sid Edwards Talks National Guard, Thrive, and The Proposed EMS-Fire Dept Merger
Season 1
Episode 91
Published 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with EBR Mayor-President Sid Edwards to discuss the possibility of a National Guard deployment to the capital city, the "Thrive" initiative, and feedback on the proposed EMS-Fire Department merger.
Chapters
01:23 National Guard Deployment in Baton Rouge?
16:58 Understanding Thrive Initiative and Ballot
23:37 The Future of City of EBR Services
30:15 Addressing Public Safety Concerns
39:14 Controversies Over Local Taxes
40:43 Reflections on Nine Months in Office
42:35 The EBR Fire Department Merger Discussion
Local Sponsors for this episode include:
Neighbors Federal Credit Union:
'Another Chance Bail Bonds:
Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
Chapters
01:23 National Guard Deployment in Baton Rouge?
16:58 Understanding Thrive Initiative and Ballot
23:37 The Future of City of EBR Services
30:15 Addressing Public Safety Concerns
39:14 Controversies Over Local Taxes
40:43 Reflections on Nine Months in Office
42:35 The EBR Fire Department Merger Discussion
Local Sponsors for this episode include:
Neighbors Federal Credit Union:
'Another Chance Bail Bonds:
Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production: