Storm-ready: Mayor Kip Holden says residents should monitor the weather today and make preparations for flooding, as the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding parishes. “We are asking everyone to check their emergency supplies and confirm that they have adequate provisions and a family emergency kit in place, especially a sufficient supply of prescription medicines and other necessities,” Holden says in an issued statement. “If East Baton Rouge Parish receives the rainfall that is forecast, we could experience flash flooding, so we need to make arrangements now to prepare.” For updates on flooding, downed trees or other conditions, visit redstickready.com or brgov.com.
My land: Residents in North Dakota go to the polls next week to consider abolishing property taxes. Proponents of the measure argue the tax is unpredictable, inconsistent, counter to the concept of property ownership, and needless in a state that has budget reserves. Though an unusual coalition of business and labor forces oppose the ballot measure, which is expected to fail, the move is significant because it is picking up steam in other states, including North Carolina, Texas and Pennsylvania. For the complete story click here. (May require registration.)
Today’s poll question: According to BRAF’s survey on quality-of-life issues, 43% of local residents say they’re afraid to walk alone at night in their neighborhood. Do you share their fear?
