Baton Rouge Mayor-President supports St. George's 2% sales tax revenue transfer request, potentially impacting East Baton Rouge's revenue.

Baton Rouge Mayor-President, Sharon Weston Broome, supports serving all East Baton Rouge Parish residents, including newly incorporated St. George. St. George has requested a 2% sales tax revenue transfer from the Parish, potentially bringing $50m in a year. This move could impact East Baton Rouge's revenue. The St. George Transition District aims to use the funds for city growth and to help the new city start operations.

June 25, 2024
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