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Mayor reports federal lobbying for Narcan, Wax Road resurfacing, gas station tank removal and city projects
Summary
Mayor Clark described recent Washington lobbying for broader Narcan access and federal fentanyl policy changes, gave updates on Wax Road resurfacing and Sullivan Road sewer work, announced a low bid for removing gas station tanks and previewed Central’s July 5 Red, White and Boom event and City Hall construction progress.
Mayor Clark reported on a recent trip to Washington, D.C., where city representatives lobbied federal officials for broader Narcan distribution and sought federal attention on fentanyl enforcement and federal prosecution options. "We need to get Narcan in the hands of every woman, man, and child that wants to have it," the mayor said, calling Narcan a life-saving tool.
Clark said the city met with national reporters about flood-resilience funding and noted concerns about a federal program change (referred to as a brick program) that could affect local resilience projects. The mayor said a national news segment was recorded and should air soon.
On local projects, Clark said DOTD will spend about $6.5 million to resurface Wax Road and that work will be disruptive while the agency completes resurfacing. Sullivan Road construction is on schedule and East Baton Rouge Parish crews are tying in sewer tail lines. City Hall construction is progressing with a single, small change order (described in the meeting as about $14,000). The mayor said a low bidder of about $50,000 was selected to remove underground tanks at a former gas station and that bids for structure and concrete demolition are pending.
Clark also invited residents to Central’s July 5 Red, White and Boom event, which will double as the city’s 20th anniversary celebration and include entertainment and vendors organized with the chamber of commerce. He closed by thanking council and staff for passing the budget and supporting city projects.
