Summary
The 9.5-mill property tax that funds the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system for the next ten years (2026–2035) was formally introduced. It's a renewal of existing library funding, not a new tax. Hearing September 23.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Continues an existing 9.5-mill property tax on all parish property for library operations.
Every library user in the parish — branches, services, and new construction all depend on it.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Sep 9, 2026
The 9.5-mill property tax that funds the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system for the next ten years (2026–2035) was formally introduced. It's a renewal of existing library funding, not a new tax. Hearing September 23.
Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Jul 22, 2026
Voters approved renewing the parish's 9.50-mill library tax in June; the council moved to formally canvass those results, with the tax running through 2035.
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