Mayor-President Sid Edwards spoke at the Baton Rouge Rotary to share his plans as he navigates his first week in office.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office continues to take form, with two more hires to top staffing positions announced Tuesday. Mason Batts will takeover the new role of Executive Director of the Mayor-President's Office, while Christopher Toombs was announced as an Executive Assistant.

New Baton Rouge Police recruits started their training on Monday, with a little help from newly elected Mayor-President Sid Edwards.

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.

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.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards has named retired Naval Officer and Baton Rouge native Lon Vicknair as his Chief of Staff.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new chief of staff has been announced by the office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Lon Vicknair will serve in the position. As chief of staff, he will provide oversight of all city-parish departments and will coordinate special projects and interdepartmental initiatives.

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