Scott Wilson Wants to Bring Early Voting to Central City

Metro Councilman and Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Wilson hopes to establish an early voting site in Central in time for the Oct. 12 statewide elections.

Early voting is growing in popularity but residents of Central are not participating in early voting like other areas of the parish.

“The closest places for early voting are Baker and the Secretary of State’s office,” Wilson said. “As a result, early voting is very light in Central.”

Wilson has been meeting with East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn, and representatives of the Secretary of State, Mayor-President Broome, and the Parish Library to see what can be done. He said everyone sees the need and is onboard.

Wilson has introduced an appropriation of $62,000 for consideration at the Metro Council’s May 22 meeting. The money would be used for one-time costs to set up the Central Library on Joor Road for early voting.

“I believe voters in Central, Pride, and Chaneyville will participate, especially seniors.” So far, no opposition to Wilson’s plan has emerged, he said.