BATON ROUGE, La. (The Advocate) — East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide this month whether to renew a 10-year property tax for the parish’s Council on Aging that would fund services like meals and transportation for seniors. On the June 27 ballot, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging’s proposed measure is for a 10-year renewal of its existing property tax at a reduced millage rate of 2 mills.

BATON ROUGE, La. (YouTube) — #EBRCOA CEO, Tasha Clark-Amar, sat down with Pastor Fred Jeff Smith of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church on his T.H.R.I.V.E Podcast. The latest episode is an insightful conversation about the programs, services, and resources available to seniors throughout our parish. They also discussed current challenges, opportunities, and the importance of ensuring that older adults continue to receive the support they deserve. Watch now and join the conversation:

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) announced Thursday that the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved the agency’s ballot measure for the June election.

BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging will ask voters to renew its property tax in June after state officials approved the measure Thursday. The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved EBRCOA's proposal to appear on the June 27 ballot. The measure calls for renewing the existing 2.0 mills dedicated tax that supports services for seniors across East Baton Rouge Parish.

BATON ROUGE (WBRZ) - Efforts to increase financial transparency among East Baton Rouge Parish agencies have prompted debate as lawmakers question how organizations such as CATS and BREC manage public funds. Busloads of people showed up for the debate Thursday on legislation that would require the Capital Area Transit System and BREC parks system to increase financial transparency.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Business Report) — The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging remained on solid financial footing in the 2025 fiscal year, growing its net position while continuing to rely heavily on property tax revenue to sustain core services, according to the audit report finalized last week by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office. CPA firm L. A. Champagne & Co. conducted the audit, which found the organization’s financial statements were presented fairly in all material respects.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Metro Council met Wednesday to discuss tax renewals for the Council on Aging, the Library System, and the Constable’s Office, emphasizing the importance of these renewals to the community.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A proposed tax renewal for the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) could appear on the ballot again this summer, months after it failed during the November election. The agency is requesting that the proposition be placed before voters for the June 27 election.

BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging wants a measure on the summer ballot to renew its existing property tax after a plan to renew and rededicate taxes failed at the voting booth in November.