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millage renewal
Coverage of millage renewal in the Nexus archive.
- Two Cents: A reinvigorated BREC has earned a ‘YES’ vote on June 27
East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide on a June 27 ballot measure to renew a 3.96-mill property tax for BREC, funding park maintenance and programs. The article highlights BREC's recent leadership changes, including interim superintendent Janet Simmons and new commissioners, as well as the appointment of Brooks Williams as the new superintendent.
- BREC leaders make their case for the park system’s millage renewal
BREC leaders are advocating for the renewal of the park system's millage, warning that rejection could lead to reduced operating hours, fewer programs, and higher fees for East Baton Rouge Parish residents. Voters will decide on the proposal later this month.