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Changes to Baton Rouge home rule charter will head to November election: See changes here

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The Baton Rouge Metro Council moved forward Wednesday with a set of changes to the city-parish's home rule charter. The changes, which the council approved by a vote of 7-2-2 following an hour of discussion, will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for final approval from East Baton Rouge Parish voters. The new plan of government would create a new executive counsel position for the mayor to seek legal guidance.

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Changes to Baton Rouge home rule charter will head to November election: See changes here

The Baton Rouge Metro Council moved forward Wednesday with a set of changes to the city-parish’s home rule charter, including giving Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome her own attorney and eliminating limits for Metro Council members’ salaries.

1 month ago·Baton Rouge, United States

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