By james art 
Baton Rouge, La. (WAFB) – Mayor of Eastern Baton Ruzh Sid Edwards returned to school. Edwards participated in the meeting of the City Hall “Talking with Tea” with students from South University.
The students had the opportunity to express their concerns about the campus and the nearby neighborhood.
“Really just overcoming this gap and these convoys, full of transparency, and we just let everyone talk on all sides of the table,” said SGA President Kennedy Orp ,.
Or helped to organize the event and heard from students about their problems.
“More homes, better access to healthy, fresh foods,” OR explained.
Edwards told students that he wanted to recreate Rouge North Baton, in which he grew up with companies such as a grocery store, more restaurants and activities for people who live nearby.
“I often talk about this country of the city and the northern Baton Rouge, more special as the land that time forgot. You now have a presidential mayor and a team that is in this office will make people remember, “Edwards said.
He also said he wanted students and all citizens on the city market to be able to talk to him at any time. One of the two initiatives he announced on Tuesday night is the opening of two satellite offices. One will be at the mayor’s service for internal security and preparation for emergencies on Harding Boulevard, and the other will be at the center of McKinley High graduates.
Edwards also announced an initiative to support the homeless, especially those who deal with problems such as addiction and mental health.
“We will not have people on the street to wander around, sell or take or cause problems for this and yes, you know. It is best if you continue on the road, “Edwards said.
Edwards were then asked if Baton Rouge could see the dirt of the homeless bearings, similar to those in New Orleans.
“I don’t see that. I don’t look to do this, but it would be some difficult encouragement, “Edwards explained. “We are working to eradicate this behavior and this type of attitude on the streets of Baton Rouge and this is something we do not want.”
Edwards said all this is in the most stages, so city leaders are learning from other cities to understand the best plan of action.
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