See roposed budget cuts for East Baton Rouge City-Parish

Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ proposed 2027 budget for East Baton Rouge Parish would eliminate funding for 12 outside organizations, including Live After Five and the Iris Domestic Violence Center. Another dozen groups, among them the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the USS Kidd Museum, would receive only a fraction of their previous support. Funding for nonprofits has fallen from $5.6 million in 2024 to an estimated $1.7 million next year. The Metro Council’s final vote is scheduled for December 8.