Council to Vote on Loop Jan. 10, Public Comment Due by Jan. 5

CENTRAL — The battle over the Baton Rouge Loop is nearing a crucial period.  Jan. 9, 2012, will be the last day to file public comments with the Federal Highway Administration for and against the proposed Loop.

The Central City News is gathering comments by Central citizens and must receive those by Jan. 5, 2012, in order to place them in a binder and file them  with the Capital Area Expressway Authority, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Central City Council.  Readers may use the form at the right to express their views.  The Central City News recommends sending your comments to the Capital Area Expressway Authority with a copy of the Central City News.

Central City Council to Vote. The Central City Council will consider a resolution stating a position against the Loop at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Kristenwood.  The Council will need three votes in order to pass the resolution, which is not subject to Mayoral veto.

Citizens may express their opinion by attending the meeting and filling out a comment card.  Council members are Louis DeJohn, Tony LoBue, Wayne Messina, Aaron Moak, and Ralph Washington.