Metropolitan Council Budget Hearing | 11-20-25

Metro Council (City-Parish of Baton Rouge) · November 21, 2025

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Opening and meeting logistics

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Chair opened the second 2025 budget hearing, noted a hard stop at 4:45 p.m. and introduced the finance director for a high-level budget overview.

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Finance and parish departments presented the proposed 2026 operating budget; staff warned of substantial workforce reductions, reserve shortfalls and service impacts while council questioned franchise-fee revenue, payments to the new City of Saint George and overspending at community centers. Parish attorney outlined potential cuts to the legal office and options tied to opioid settlement funds.

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