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Sid Edwards to attend first Metro Council meeting as Mayor-President
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will meet tonight, only this time with newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards in attendance for the first time in his new role. The meeting will take place at 4 p.
Lon Vicknair named Chief of Staff for Mayor-President Sid Edwards
Mayor-President Sid Edwards has named retired Naval Officer and Baton Rouge native Lon Vicknair as his Chief of Staff.
Sid Edwards inaugurated as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish
Joined by a number of local, state and federal officials, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards took his oath of office Thursday night to serve as the parish's leader for the next four years.
2 additional hires announced for EBR Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ administration
The office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards has announced two additional hires.Mason Batts will serve as executive director, while Christopher Toombs will serve as executive assistant.The mayor’s office said Batts was Edwards’ campaign manager and is also a political strategist.
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards motivates police recruits
New Baton Rouge Police recruits started their training on Monday, with a little help from newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards.
See who Mayor Edwards has tapped to serve as his chief of staff
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Monday named Lon Vicknair as his chief of staff. Vicknair retired as a naval officer after 20 years, serving multiple deployments including supporting combat operations in Bosnia,
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Faimon Roberts: Can Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards carry campaign success into office?
Taking the stage more than an hour into the ceremony after hymns, prayers, patriotic songs and a performance by the Istrouma High School marching band, Edwards joked about his political inexperience and cited his deep faith as what had guided him thus far.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards announces chief of staff
A new chief of staff has been announced by the office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Lon Vicknair will serve in the position. As chief of staff, he will provide oversight of all city-parish departments and will coordinate special projects and interdepartmental initiatives.
New Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards announces another top administrator. Here's who he is.
Sid Edwards, who took over last week as East Baton Rouge mayor-president, has named Lon Vicknair, a retired naval officer and chemical facility manager, his chief of staff, his administration announced Monday.
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Mayor Sid Edwards rolls out two more hires, as administration continues to take shape
Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office continues to take form, with two more hires to top staffing positions announced Tuesday.
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We’re Starting To See Real Reason For Optimism In Baton Rouge Thanks To Sid Edwards
Sid Edwards’ 54-46 victory over Sharon Broome was a pretty major exclamation point to Donald Trump’s presidential victory in November. It indicated that the American people hadn’t quite given up on ...
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Faimon Roberts: Sid Edwards proved he can campaign. But can he govern?
The stories drew big laughs from an appreciative crowd, but going forward, East Baton Rouge residents won't be so forgiving ...
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Political newcomer Sid Edwards wins race for EBR Mayor-President
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Istrouma High School Head Football Coach Sid Edwards easily won the race for East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Saturday. “I know a lot of people are in disbelief ...