EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 13 MIN
Mason Batts Talks Baton Rouge’s Budget Crossroads
from Mornings with Brian Haldane · host Guaranty Broadcasting Company
Mason Batts from the mayor’s office joins the show to break down Thrive EBR, a pivotal funding proposal on the November 15th ballot. With widespread support from both political parties, unions, and all Metro Council members, Thrive aims to prevent deep cuts to constitutional offices and essential services like transportation and drainage. Batts clarifies misconceptions around the library millage and emphasizes Thrive as a bridge—not a permanent fix—to stabilize Baton Rouge’s finances. From SNAP support for seniors to mosquito control, the stakes are high. Voters have one more chance to weigh in and shape the city-parish’s financial future.
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Mason Batts from the mayor’s office joins the show to break down Thrive EBR, a pivotal funding proposal on the November 15th ballot. With widespread support from both political parties, unions, and all Metro Council members, Thrive aims to prevent deep cuts to constitutional offices and essential services like transportation and drainage. Batts clarifies misconceptions around the library millage and emphasizes Thrive as a bridge—not a permanent fix—to stabilize Baton Rouge’s finances. From SNAP support for seniors to mosquito control, the stakes are high. Voters have one more chance to weigh in and shape the city-parish’s financial future.
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