Newman Community Center Health Clinic Lease

At a glance

• What: Resolution 59630 leases space in the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to Baton Rouge General Physicians, Inc. for a clinic offering primary and preventive care to underserved residents.
• Where it stands: Taken up as an emergency item and approved 9-0 on August 26, 2026. Rent is $5,000 a month from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2030.
• Next: None.

Details

Declared an emergency item on Councilman Hurst's motion, seconded by Councilwoman Coleman; approved on Councilman Kenney's motion, seconded by Councilman Moak. Phillip Lillard emailed opposition. Services are to be offered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, disability or national origin.

Sources

• Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, August 26, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08262026-2428

Log

2026-08-26 - Metropolitan Council

Approved 9-0 as an emergency item.