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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baton Rouge public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Airport Authority representation fight
The District 2 councilman and a well-liked incumbent both wanted the airport board seat, producing tied votes and a deferral before Kenney stepped aside and Womack was reappointed.
Capital House resort redevelopment deal
The city, the Capitol House development district, and developer Northshore Resorts BR would roll all prior agreements into one, extending obligations and the tax framework to 2058 to back the hotel's renovation.
River Center interim management
The council approved an MOU letting Visit Baton Rouge run the River Center during a transition and hired consultant Total BS LLC at $250,000/$275,000 over two years. Expect an RFP for a permanent interim manager within weeks; one speaker warned against a non-compete with a future LSU arena and urged using business students instead of consultants.