Metropolitan Council Budget Hearing | 11-20-25

Metro Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish · November 21, 2025

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Opening and housekeeping

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Chair opened the second council budget hearing, explained the 3 p.m. start time, announced a hard stop at 4:45 p.m., and introduced Finance Director Angie Savoie to present the budget overview.

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Baton Rouge Metro Council held a budget hearing with presentations from the finance director and the parish attorney; officials reviewed a $1.156 billion budget, proposed workforce reductions, revenue changes tied to the new City of Saint George and franchise fees, community-center overspending and oversight concerns, and possible cuts in the parish attorneys office.

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