Baton Rouge, Sid Edwards

New Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards announces another top administrator. Here's who he is.
Sid Edwards, who took over last week as East Baton Rouge mayor-president, has named Lon Vicknair, a retired naval officer and chemical facility manager, his chief of staff, his administration announced Monday.
2 additional hires announced for EBR Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ administration
The office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards has announced two additional hires.Mason Batts will serve as executive director, while Christopher Toombs will serve as executive assistant.The mayor’s office said Batts was Edwards’ campaign manager and is also a political strategist.
We’re Starting To See Real Reason For Optimism In Baton Rouge Thanks To Sid Edwards
Sid Edwards’ 54-46 victory over Sharon Broome was a pretty major exclamation point to Donald Trump’s presidential victory in November. It indicated that the American people hadn’t quite given up on the idea of self-governance as an alternative to servitude to the political elite.
Sid Edwards inaugurated as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish
Joined by a number of local, state and federal officials, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards took his oath of office Thursday night to serve as the parish's leader for the next four years.
Sid Edwards to attend first Metro Council meeting as Mayor-President
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will meet tonight, only this time with newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards in attendance for the first time in his new role. The meeting will take place at 4 p.
Lon Vicknair named Chief of Staff for Mayor-President Sid Edwards
Mayor-President Sid Edwards has named retired Naval Officer and Baton Rouge native Lon Vicknair as his Chief of Staff.
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Faimon Roberts: Can Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards carry campaign success into office?
Taking the stage more than an hour into the ceremony after hymns, prayers, patriotic songs and a performance by the Istrouma High School marching band, Edwards joked about his political inexperience and cited his deep faith as what had guided him thus far.
Jeff LeDuff hired in Sid Edwards administration
Jeff LeDuff, a retired chief for the Baton Rouge Police Department, will serve as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.
Mayor-President Sid Edwards speaks future goals, need to unify city
The president-elect later told a news conference he wouldn't rule out using military force or economic coercion to take control of Greenland, saying that “we need it for national security.” Earlier, the president-elect posted a video showing a TRUMP-emblazoned plane landing in Nuuk,
Mayor Sid Edwards rolls out two more hires, as administration continues to take shape
Supporters record East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor President Elect Sid Edwards on their phones as he makes his way to the podium to speak after winning the election at White Oaks Estate and Gardens on Saturday,
Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about his plans at the Baton Rouge Rotary
Mayor-President Sid Edwards spoke at the Baton Rouge Rotary to share his plans as he navigates his first week in office.
Sid Edwards shows support as 93rd police academy begins
On Monday, January 6, the Baton Rouge Police Department held its 93rd Basic Training Academy for the newest BRPD officers.
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Louisiana capital city will be led by Republican for first time in generation as Democrats fade
Louisiana's capital city Baton Rouge will be governed by a Republican mayor for the first time in a generation after political novice and high school football Coach Sid Edwards pulled off a ...
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See who Mayor Edwards has tapped to serve as his chief of staff
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards on Monday named Lon Vicknair as his chief of staff. Vicknair retired as a naval officer after 20 years, serving multiple deployments including ...
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Faimon Roberts: Sid Edwards proved he can campaign. But can he govern?
The stories drew big laughs from an appreciative crowd, but going forward, East Baton Rouge residents won't be so forgiving ...