Metro Councilwoman Jenn Racca joins the show to address the pressing financial challenges facing Baton Rouge’s city-parish government. Central to the conversation was the concept of undedicating and rededicating funds within the city-parish budget—a strategy aimed at improving fiscal flexibility and addressing urgent community needs. Racca emphasized that Baton Rouge’s financial strain is not a sudden development but the result of years of structural issues and outdated budget practices. She stressed the importance of modernizing the budgeting process to ensure more efficient use of public funds. By rededicating existing tax revenues, the city could better align its spending with current needs without necessarily increasing the tax burden on residents. Racca’s remarks underscored the need for transparency, community engagement, and long-term planning to restore fiscal health and maintain essential services for Baton Rouge residents.