Listen "9 Months In: EBR Mayor President Sid Edwards Talks National Guard, Thrive, and The Proposed EMS-Fire Dept Merger"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with EBR Mayor-President Sid Edwards to discuss the possibility of a National Guard deployment to the capital city, the "Thrive" initiative, and feedback on the proposed EMS-Fire Department merger.Chapters01:23 National Guard Deployment in Baton Rouge?16:58 Understanding Thrive Initiative and Ballot23:37 The Future of City of EBR Services30:15 Addressing Public Safety Concerns39:14 Controversies Over Local Taxes40:43 Reflections on Nine Months in Office42:35 The EBR Fire Department Merger DiscussionLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:'Another Chance Bail Bonds:Dudley DeBosier Injury LawyersSound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
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