Metropolitan Council Meeting - | 04-22-2026

Metropolitan Council, City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge · April 23, 2026

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Opening, quorum and schedule

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The chair called the Metropolitan Council meeting to order, confirmed a quorum (Ashley) and announced the invocation and pledge will be led by Pastor Gerard Robinson and attorney Tiffany Foxworth. The council moved to adopt minutes from April 8 and a zoning meeting from April 15; councilwoman Coleman moved and councilwoman Amorosa seconded the adoption.

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The Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge approved a pay-plan ordinance on April 22 that raises starting pay for the Baton Rouge Police Department and approved a separate pay plan and new positions for East Baton Rouge EMS; the police vote followed extended public comment and a failed substitute motion to defer.

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