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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.

