In this episode of “Louisiana Unfiltered”, Kiran Chawla sits down with East Baton Rouge Parish mayor president Candidate, Republican Sid Edwards.   Sid Edwards discusses his shift from an apolitical background to running for office due to concerns over crime, homelessness, and community engagement in East Baton Rouge.  He emphasizes his experience as an educator and coach, advocating for a proactive approach to public safety and a zero-based budgeting strategy to enhance funding. Timestamps 04:23 Personal Journey to Politics 07:33 Background and Experience 09:39 Trust and Transparency 14:11 Addressing Division in the Parish 17:00 Vision for Public Safety 25:47 Crime and Community Safety 29:07 Revitalizing Downtown Baton Rouge 36:43 Infrastructure Challenges 40:44 Drainage and Wastewater Issues 42:37 Taxation and Funding Strategy 47:47 The St. George Separation Debate 49:04 Education and School System Improvement 51:00 Reflection on Past Leadership 56:25 Why Trust Sid Edwards? Capital City Coatings: Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy living room retreat or a bold office makeover, Capital City Coating’s team of expert painters will bring your vision to life, and with expanded services including carpentry, roofing and full remodels there is nothing that this team of expert tradesmen can’t handle. Servicing South Louisiana,Houston and Florida’s scenic 30A. Visit CapitalCityCoatingsLLC.com or call 225-831-0656 to schedule your consultation.    Neighbors Federal Credit Union:   Neighbors FCU is a community chartered Baton Rouge credit union that has served the community for over 60 years. For more information visit them by Clicking Here     Another Chance Bail Bonds   Their goal at Another Chance Bail Bonds is to reunite families and reconnect friends.  They accomplish this goal by providing many services which aide in the bonding process. You can learn more by visiting them Here        Jingle Jeepin Parade and Market  Jingle Jeepin' Parade & Market will take place Saturday December 7, 2024. To register a booth or to register your jeep downloadable forms can be accessed Here Video, Sound and Editing for this podcast by the podcast experts at Envision Podcast Studios in Denham Springs, LA.