EBR Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards on next steps

EBR Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards on next steps after upset election win
Edwards, a Republican, defeated incumbent Democrat Sharon Weston Broome in the mayoral runoff on election night with 57,308, or 54%, of the votes. Voter turnout was low, just under 36% in the December election compared to 65% turnout in the Nov. 5 election.
Mayor-President elect Sid Edwards announces transition team
In a bid for unity, Mayor-President elect Sid Edwards said during this transition he hopes to break the chains of divide in Baton Rouge.
Election results: Sid Edwards wins East Baton Rouge Parish mayoral race
In the hotly contested East Baton Rouge Parish mayoral runoff, Emile “Sid” Edwards, Republican, has won the mayoralty presidency, defeating Sharon Weston-Broome. This election marked a pivotal moment for the parish and the city,
Sid Edwards defeats Sharon Weston Broome in East Baton Rouge Mayor-President election
Political newcomer Emile “Sid” Edwards has defeated Sharon Weston Broome in the Dec. 7 runoff election for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President.
Coach Sid Edwards has won the race for EBR Mayor-President
Istrouma High School Head Football Coach Sid Edwards easily won the race for East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Saturday. Thousands of people across Louisiana are headed to the polls to cast their ballot during the December 7 elections.
Sid Edwards announces first names of team to aid in transition to Baton Rouge mayor
A state senator and a former Baton Rouge Metro Council member will lead Mayor-President-Elect Sid Edwards' transition team — while a current Democrat on Metro Council will also have a role.
The Advocate3d
Sid Edwards shifts focus ahead to Baton Rouge mayor, will announce transition team in coming days
There's not much time for the mayor-president-elect to celebrate Saturday's win, as Edwards now is looking ahead to filling ...
Edwards defeats Broome in Baton Rouge mayoral race
Republican Sid Edwards has been elected Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, defeating Democratic incumbent Sharon Weston Broome ...
WWNO4d
‘It will be a God-driven administration’: Republican newcomer Sid Edwards projected to win Baton Rouge mayor’s race
There will be a new mayor-president in East Baton Rouge Parish. High school football coach Sid Edwards won with 54% of the ...
The Advocate1d
After election of Sid Edwards, St. George leaders confident they will reach an agreement
St. George and East Baton Rouge Parish have previously disagreed over how much tax money the parish owes the new city.
WAFB4d
Sid Edwards out to big lead in early voting
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Coach Sid Edwards led early voting in the runoff election for East Baton Rouge Parish ...
The Shreveport Times3d
Louisiana capital city will be led by Republican for first time in generation as Democrats fade
Republican Baton Rouge Mayor-elect Sid Edwards was a political novice and high school football coach before his election.
Baton Rouge Business Report2d
Sid Edwards: ‘Now, the work begins’
Republican Mayor-elect Sid Edwards on Tuesday discussed his recent victory over Democratic incumbent Sharon Weston Broome.
NOLA.com12hOpinion
Editorial: EBR's voters opted for change. We wish Sid Edwards well as he strives to deliver it.
We wish well for Sid Edwards on his way in to the East Baton Rouge Mayor-President's office and for Sharon Weston Broome ...