St. George leaders, Louisiana officials react to Supreme Court decision OKing new city

The incorporators promised to defend our election victory in the Louisiana courts. The legal fees exceeding $1.1 million were funded by voluntary contributions from ~800 residents and businesses. Of the ~800 donors, nearly 90% were senior citizens over the age of 50, that accounted for 98% of the financial contributions, who remained in EBR Parish and fought to create a better future for their children and grandchildren. The incorporators wish to publicly acknowledge the strong financial support from Eddie Rispone and Dan Heard.

More than 4.5 years and $250 million have been lost in establishing our new city. It is time to embrace our future with enthusiasm, and deliver on the promise of “Better Government, Local Control.” We extend an open invitation to neighborhoods and businesses contiguous to the city of St. George to be a part of the coming renaissance of East Baton Rouge Parish. We are open for growth and your business.

Only in America can we dream as big as we want to. The city of St. George has fledged, where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly. The challenges ahead requires the expertise of seasoned professionals and administrators with a proven track record of success to chart the path forward for our new municipality to quickly become the pacesetter city in EBR Parish and the state.

Chris Rials

This is a historical and exciting day for the City of St George citizens I look forward to our ability to build an efficient, productive and vibrant city while contributing to a thriving East Baton Rouge Parish.

As Chairman, I have great gratitude and appreciation to all those who stood the fight with unwavering support to victory

I look forward to a smooth transition and mending the lines with our neighbor the City of Baton Rouge.

Norman Browning

Today is not simply a historic day for St. George and East Baton Rouge Parish; today is a great day for America. This ruling brings with it not only a new city, but a beacon of hope that American citizens can band together to reinforce that democracy is still very much alive in this country. We have proven today and forever that a small group of committed citizens…that refuse to give up…that refuse to accept the status quo…can change the world!

Dustin Yates

Five years ago, St. George voted to incorporate.

Today, Louisiana’s Supreme Court stood up for the people’s right to have a greater say about their community and local representation.

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana)