Emile "Sid" Edwards is an American politician who is the mayor-president of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[1] A Republican, he was elected mayor-president in a runoff election held on December 7, 2024, defeating incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome.[2] He would be sworn in on January 2, 2025.[3]
Sid Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Mayor-President of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Weston Broome |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emile Edwards January 5, 1963 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Nicholls State University |
Political Career
editEdwards is a newcomer to the Louisiana political stage; at 61 years-old, he is known in the local community as the long-time head football coach and dean of students at Istrouma High School. [4]
References
edit- ^ "Office Of The Mayor-President Sid Edwards". brla.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Election results: Sid Edwards wins East Baton Rouge Parish mayoral race". BRProud.com. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ Grant, Deasia (2024-12-28). "Sid Edwards Expands Transition Team Ahead of January Inauguration". The Weekly Press. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ Sloan-Turner, Emma Discher, Patrick (2024-12-07). "Who is Coach Sid Edwards? Meet the new Baton Rouge mayor-president". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
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