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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baton Rouge public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Communications District 911 fee increase pending
The 911 district board votes October 21 on raising cell phone user fees; Gaudet wants transparency on where the money goes.
Conterra Networks broadband franchise
A 10-year franchise letting Conterra build fiber in public rights-of-way, paying 5% of gross revenue, with a tiered fee designed to encourage broadband expansion parish-wide. Introduced for hearing September 23.
Monte Sano Bayou drainage project correction
A corrected agreement with the state for the $2.4 million Monte Sano Bayou drainage project was passed as an emergency to fix a dollar-figure error in the original resolution.
Monte Sano Bayou drainage project
A $2.38 million agreement with the state Office of Community Development will build a retention pond, clear and widen a channel, and replace pipe under Highway 19 in Scotlandville — expected to help 50 to 100 flood-prone homes. Councilmembers also raised chronic dumping in the bayou.