White, affluent residents of south Baton Rouge want to secede from the rest of the city

[marmar]

The predominantly white and comparatively affluent residents of south Baton Rouge want to secede from the rest of the city and form a city of their own, according to a report from the Raw Story.

What started as a repeatedly thwarted attempt to create a new school district has transformed into a broader campaign to create a new city called “St. George.” The proposed borders of St. George would encompass around 25 percent of Baton Rouge’s population, but because of the location of two major retail centers, the city would strip Baton Rouge of 40 percent of its sales tax revenue.

A study by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, reported by Baton Rouge’s the Advocate, found that the effects of the partition would be economically devastating for the remainder of Baton Rouge, immediately creating a $53 million budget shortfall. The study also raised concerns as to whether the remaining portions of Baton Rouge would be able to support public services despite the loss of tax revenue. .....................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.salon.com/2013/12/02/white_affluent_residents_of_south_baton_rouge_want_to_secede_from_the_rest_of_the_city/

[gollygee]

1. This isn't a new thing

Here in Michigan, look at St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.

Sad. K&R.

[Marrah_G]

2. Well there is a shocker

Wealthy people acting like selfish assholes.