Mayor Holden nixes north Baton Rouge development idea

BATON ROUGE - The mayor vetoed a proposal to create an economic development district in north Baton Rouge.Mayor Kip Holden denied the request Wednesday, citing vague language in how the development district would be organized and concern over the state's budget. Previously, the Metro Council approved the economic development district - which would provide tax incentives for people to establish businesses in northern communities.READ THE MAYOR'S VETO LETTER HERE  The economic development