Interviews by Maggie Heyn Richardson
Additional reporting by David Jacobs
Now more than ever, Baton Rouge needs a leader. Before you head to the polls on Nov. 8, here’s a look at how the 2016 mayoral candidates plan to address some of our city’s most pressing issues. We asked every candidate:
1. Do you believe Baton Rouge has a race problem, and if so, what two steps would you take in your first year as mayor to address it?
2. East Baton Rouge Parish and its residents were severely impacted by the August floods. What specific ideas do you have to rebuild our community and strengthen its people?
3. In order for you to consider your first term as mayor a success, what is the No. 1 thing you hope to have accomplished?
Click the candidates’ buttons below to read their answers and background info, or click on the first candidate to scroll through each of them. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
This article originally appeared in the October 2016 issue of 225 magazine.
