Parish leaders rally behind DA Hillar Moore's tax to tackle Baton Rouge crime problems

Parish leaders rally behind DA Hillar Moore's tax to tackle Baton Rouge crime problems

At the top of many ballots in East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday is a new property tax carrying major implications for the parish's financial future.

Baton Rouge DA Proposes New Millage in Upcoming Election

While the country is focusing on President Trump's 100th day in office, people in Baton Rouge are faced with another local election. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office is seeking a new millage that would increase property taxes if passed. [embed]https://youtu.be/6sVson9BA3Y?si=K_cV-AGPKQK66Z0P[/embed] The ballot measure is requesting a vote for or against a new millage of four mills for 20 years. The millage is estimated to g…