In October 2008, Councilman Mike Walker sponsored an amendment to EBR Parish Ordinance Title 14 that bans the sale, trade or giving away of animals from parking lots and roadsides in the parish. Here, in recognition of this enacted amendment, Mike is presented with a “Certificate of Appreciation” from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals by Zona M. Pickens, Mike’s Assistant, and Hilton Cole, Director, EBRP Animal Control Center.
The Advocate profiled the incoming Metro Council in this morning’s paper and can be viewed by clicking here.
As I told the paper, if you thought we made progress in 2008, just wait until you see what we accomplish next year. The citizens of East Baton Rouge parish have elected an outstanding group of smart and forward-thinking individuals to serve on the Metro Council. I can’t wait to work with them on making Baton Rouge even better.
Citizens in District 8 will soon have a brand new library to enjoy. Next year the Fairwood Branch Library is scheduled to enter the design phase! I am committed to ensuring that this project remains on schedule, and I can’t wait until we’re able to begin construction.
I’d also like to express my gratitude to Kelly Sills and Todd Waguespack who very generously donated 3.5 acres of land on which the library will be built.
Earlier today I had the honor of joining Mayor-President Kip Holden, Councilman-Elect Chandler Loupe and dozens of City-Parish leaders and employees as we cut the ribbon on another completed Green Light Plan construction project.
Burbank Drive Segment 2, which was completed in just under 12 months at a cost of $5.3 million, added two travel lanes from Highland Road to Bluebonnet Blvd. and improved the light synchronization at Bluebonnet Blvd. and Burbank Dr. When Burbank Drive Segment 1 is completed in another month, the capacity of the Burbank Drive corridor will be doubled creating a faster and safer commute for you and your family.
Promises made and promises kept.
Last night the Metro Council approved two construction bids that will bring $21.2 million in infrastructure improvements to District 8.
Awarded last night was a bid to widen Jones Creek Road from a narrow, two-lane road to a four-lane, curb and gutter with a raised median and sidewalks. You can view the concept of the project by clicking here. This $14.8 million project is the latest traffic improvement to come out of the Green Light Plan.
Also awarded last night was a bid to upgrade sewer pumps and thousands of feet of sewer lines near Lake Sherwood Acres. You can view a map of the proposed construction by clicking here. The total cost of this project is $8.4 million.
These are promises made and promises kept, and more examples of putting your hard-earned tax dollars to work for you!
Last night the Metro Council Capital Improvements Committee endorsed a bid to widen Jones Creek Road and sent it to the full Council for final approval. It will be considered at the December 10th Metro Council meeting.
This project will widen the two-lane part of Jones Creek Road to four-lanes with a curb and gutter, raised median and sidewalks. It will also replace the bridge over Jones Creek. Not only will this greatly improve traffic flow but it will create a safer roadway for the thousands of folks who travel it daily.
Widening Jones Creek Road is the latest in a long list of traffic improvements to come from the Green Light Plan and another example of putting your hard-earned tax dollars to work for you.