ABOUT THE VOTE
Every five years, the Downtown Development District’s property tax millage comes up for renewal. This dedicated funding keeps downtown moving forward — supporting development, safety, events, and public spaces that benefit everyone.
Voting YES ensures the DDD can continue:
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Driving economic growth and development
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Supporting community safety patrols
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Managing events and public spaces
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Creating partnerships to strengthen downtown
This is about protecting the progress we’ve made and ensuring a strong future for Baton Rouge’s heart.
Mark Martin
What I value most about living in Spanish Town and Downtown Baton Rouge is the way people from all walks of life come together to form a true community. There's a rich history here that we have the privilege of carrying on, and over the past decade, I've watched downtown grow and evolve in a way that looks to the future while respecting the past. That mix of tradition and progress is one of the many things that makes living here special.
--Lauren Leist, Spanish Town Resident
No city thrives without a thriving downtown. Over the years, the Downtown Development District has led the charge in reimagining what downtown Baton Rouge can be, and their work has laid the foundation for our city’s future. From public spaces to economic development, they’ve shown how vital downtown is to the life of the entire parish. Renewing the DDD tax is about making sure they can continue this charge, so our capital city remains a place where people want to live, work, and gather.
--Anthony Kimble, Downtown East Resident
Downtown Baton Rouge is the heartbeat and signature of our Capital Region. As Plan BR III unfolds in the coming months, we need the DDD to have the funding support it needs to help carry out this vision for our future. Please vote YES for your downtown on October 11!
--Jill Kidder, Central Business District Resident
The DDD's work touches our lives everyday as downtown residents. Whether it's improved street lighting, security patrols, or projects like the Downtown Greenway--the DDD directly impacts our safety and quality of life. Their work has also accelerated our ability to shop for groceries downtown, rent an apartment, attend a Live After Five concert, and exercise on the levee. Help us keep downtown strong, and vote 'yes' for downtown on October 11!
--Amanda Lanata, Beauregard Town Resident
WHAT THE DDD DOES
The Downtown Development District is the legislatively designated agency that sets the vision for a thriving downtown. Their work touches every corner of the community through:
PUBLIC SPACES
Downtown Greenway, Galvez Plaza, Repentance Park, North Boulevard Town Square, LED lighting upgrades, and more.
EVENTS
Over 200 events each year, plus support for community gatherings.
PROJECTS
More than 40 active initiatives improving quality of life downtown.
PARTNERSHIPS
Collaborating with businesses, residents, and community groups.
Our goal is simple: make downtown Baton Rouge a place where people want to live, work, and play.
