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Council places 2‑mill Council on Aging renewal on June ballot after testimony on meals, housing and disaster services
Summary
The Metropolitan Council approved a motion to put a 2‑mill, 10‑year Council on Aging renewal on the June 27 ballot after hearing from seniors, Council on Aging leaders and state Senator Regina Barrow about services and disaster‑response work. Council approved the item as an emergency to allow timely state bond commission action.
The East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council voted Feb. 11 to put a proposed 2‑mill dedicated tax to fund the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging on the June 27, 2026 ballot.
State Senator Regina Barrow, Council on Aging board members and clients told the council the funding supports Meals on Wheels, senior centers, housing initiatives and disaster response for seniors. “These services are priceless,” Senator Barrow said, urging…
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