Layoffs Begin After Voters Reject BR Mayor Sid Edwards’ Thrive EBR Plan

Layoffs begin after voters reject Thrive EBR propositions, Baton Rouge mayor says

Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced the first layoffs as 12% cuts are planned after all three Thrive EBR propositions failed in the Nov. 15 election.

SADOW: Tax-weary EBR Voters Turn Back Sketchy Renewals

Last weekend, the “Thrive” plan didn’t thrive in the voting booth. It’s important to understand why and what the implications are. The consolidated government of East Baton Rouge Parish had on the ballot a corrective plan backed by Republican Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Upon his taking office, it soon became clear that metro government was facing […] The post SADOW: Tax-weary EBR Voters Turn Back Sketchy Renewals appeared first on The Hayride.

Layoffs begin after voters reject BR Mayor Sid Edwards’ Thrive EBR plan

East Baton Rouge Parish began laying off employees Monday after voters rejected the THRIVE tax initiative.

Sid Edwards begins process of government layoffs after Baton Rouge votes down Thrive plan

After all three of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards' Thrive tax rededication measures failed to get voter approval Saturday, his office began the process of laying off city-parish employees — starting with his own staff.

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Thrive EBR plan fails, leading to jobs cut in city-parish

BATON ROUGE - At least 200 city-parish jobs are on the line after the city-parish's plan to move around money and fill budget holes failed Saturday night.Monday afternoon, Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced cuts have already started in his office, though he hasn't announced which positions, as he works to reduce his budget by 12%.In less than a month, the East Baton Rouge Metro Council will vote on a budget. After voters rejected the Thrive E…