At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, city-parish leaders announced a new funding plan—the “Thrive! East Baton Rouge” plan—that includes a compromise over Mayor Sid Edwards’ controversial plan to rededicate library system funds. Under the new plan, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system will maintain a dedicated millage rate of 8.3 mills, which equates to
Compromise reached over library funding
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