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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baton Rouge public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 City-Parish Budget
The council approved a $250,000 local match for $750,000 in state capital outlay for Raising Cane's River Center renovations; a critic wanted a private billionaire donor tapped instead.
City-Parish deconsolidation study
A proposal to have Finance study whether the City of Baton Rouge could financially survive separation from the parish. Supporters say city residents lack a mayor and council solely representing them; critics fear bankruptcy and state takeover, and one speaker wants separate-and-overlapping councils discussed first.
December 12 fire and police tax elections
Voters in Fire District 6 will decide a five-mill property tax in April 2027 to fund fire protection, water supply, and hydrants.
Library millage renewal canvass
A 10-year renewal of the 9.5-mill property tax that funds the parish library system was introduced. It goes to public hearing September 23 — homeowners will see this on their 2026 tax bills if adopted.