re: Among those you know, is the City of St. George issue partisan?

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My dad is a staunch conservative and against it, however, because he fears what it will do to Baton Rouge.

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That is greater good stuff right there, the producers can't leave because nobody will be left to force the welfare costs on. Tell your dad to quit being a communist. I am just joking... exaggerating might be a better word.

The area produces 2/3 of all BR tax revenue and has never had a mayor elected. Improving schools is the primary reason for the split, getting out from under the control of the voting block that produces noting but holds the majority is necessary to do that.


For those who don't know the background. The area tried to create their own school district a few years ago. For some reason this requires approval from the legislature, so baton rouge was able to block it. The response was to create a whole new city out of the same unincorporated area, which requires a petition and a vote from the people inside the area. Baton Rouge is powerless to stop this move other than to campaign against it.