Summary
The council rebated $2.29 million in 2% city sales tax to the Cortana Corridor Economic Development District. A resident questioned whether EDDs double-tax shoppers and serve developers' agendas; Councilman Dunn Jr. and Build Baton Rouge staff defended the district's grocery, retail and infrastructure gains along the Florida corridor.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2,290,573.11 in city sales tax revenue diverted to the district.
Businesses and development along the Cortana/Florida corridor, including anchors drawn by the Amazon distribution center.
Critics say the 2% city sales tax could otherwise fund roads and services parish-wide.
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