BREC Commission
The Commission is composed of nine members, five of whom are the mayors (or their designees) of the various cities within East Baton Rouge Parish. The remaining four members are appointed by the Metro Council to serve three-year terms. At this time, the Metro Council has not appointed its four commission members. Commission members receive no compensation for their service, accepting their appointments in the interest of civic betterment.
Current Commission Members
The 2025 Commission Roster consists of the following members:
Michael Polito - Commission Chair
Appointed: 2025 by Metro Council Term
Current Term Expires: November 13, 2028
Wade Evans - Vice Commission Chair
Appointed: 2025 House Bill 86 / Act 391
Current Term Expires: End of Mayoral Term
Carl Stages - Commission Treasurer
Appointed: 2025 by Mayor Darnell Waites
Current Term Expires: Discretion of City of Baker Mayor
David McDavid
Appointed: 2025 House Bill 86 / Act 391
Current Term Expires: End of Mayoral Term
Dustin Yates
Appointed: 2025 House Bill 86 / Act 391
Current Term Expires: End of Mayoral Term
Lon Vicknair
Appointed: 2025 by Mayor-President Sid Edwards
Current Term Expires: Discretion of East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President
Collis Temple III
Appointed: 2025 by Metro Council Term
Current Term Expires: November 13, 2028
Dr. Murelle G. Harrison
Appointed: 2025 by Metro Council Term
Current Term Expires: November 13, 2028
Joseph "Marshall" Ortego
Appointed: 2025 by Metro Council Term
Current Term Expires: November 13, 2028