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.
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 his transition team to facilitate his move to City Hall.
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 in a decisive victory. Edwards, a first-time candidate, secured 54% of the vote,
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 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.
NOLA.com8hOpinion
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 ...
The Advocate23h
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.
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.
NOLA.com1dOpinion
Faimon Roberts: Can coaching prowess carry over to politics? Sid Edwards is about to find out.
Sid Edwards was a decorated football coach whom many had never heard of. As of Saturday, he's East Baton Rouge's ...
The Hayride3d
Sid Edwards Can’t Allow Himself To Be Dave Treen
Saturday night, something surprising – at least, it seemed, to everyone but us here at The Hayride – happened in Baton Rouge.
Low turnout in Baton Rouge mayoral runoff race as Sid Edwards upsets incumbent Sharon Weston Broome
Turnout for the runoff race for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President on Dec. 7 was significantly lower than that of the Nov. 5 ...
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 Hayride2d
ROBICHEAUX: Maybe There is Hope for Baton Rouge After All
It should be clear to everyone that the big news coming out of the December 7 election was the election of Coach Sid Edwards ...