Council Member, District 4· Start 2025-01-02 = oath of office for the Metro Council and Mayor-President (WBRZ and Advocate, Jan 2, 2025); month-level end: January 2029 (new four-year term per BRProud/Yahoo 'sworn in for new four-year term').
Aaron Moak
Baton Rouge
About
Aaron Moak's platform centers on critical local infrastructure improvements, specifically focusing on drainage solutions, alongside economic initiatives to support and encourage small businesses within the community.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureAaron Moak prioritized improving drainage infrastructure in his district.
- developmentAaron Moak campaigned on encouraging and supporting small businesses in Baton Rouge.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 30:06
- Avg per meeting
- 7:32
- Segments
- 334
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Top issues during term (11)(Taxes Budget)
2027 City-Parish Budget
$1 million total, with no general fund impact.
City-Parish deconsolidation study
The city's sales tax base has been shrinking for years, and questions remain about whether roughly $111 million in city sales tax can cover city-only costs like police and fire.
Library millage renewal canvass
9.5 mills on parish property for ten years, beginning with 2026 tax collections.
December 12 fire and police tax elections
Five mills on property within the district if voters approve.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS federal funding
About $1.05 million in federal dollars flowing into local services.
2027 city-parish employee health insurance rates
The plan is projected to cost $66.9 million in 2027 versus $71.3 million without changes; the compromise costs the city an extra ~$700,000 covered by department cuts.
Capital House district tax extension
A 2% add-on tax on downtown sales and hotel stays continues through 2058.
Legislative aide compensation and community liaison debate
Contract grows to a $63,000 not-to-exceed total through year end.
Home Rule Charter Commission on consolidation
Unknown; any charter changes could eventually alter how services and taxes are structured.
Litigation settlements and claims
A combined $81,657.93 in taxpayer-funded settlements and claim payments.
Sales tax refunds to Walgreen and Cardinal Health
About $567,071.46 in sales tax revenue would be refunded to the two companies.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Moak was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.