Council Member, District 7· month-level end: August 2024 - resigned District 7 seat after being named school superintendent (WBRZ/Advocate); replacement appointed Aug 14, 2024; start not published.

LaMont Cole

Baton Rouge

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Term ending Aug 1, 2024.

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municipal incorporation and school system split

A St. George school district could siphon tax dollars and per-pupil funding from East Baton Rouge Parish schools, leaving the remaining district with less money for the same fixed costs.

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