BREC Commission
The Commission is composed of nine members, six of whom are appointed by the Metro Council -- two each year -- to serve a three-year term; and three of whom are ex-officio members, these being the Mayor-President, a member of the School Board and a member of the City-Parish Planning Commission. The Commission members receive no compensation for their services, but accept their appointments in the interest of civic betterment
Current Commission Members
The 2025 Commission Roster consists of the following members:
Donna Collins Lewis - Chair
Appointed: 2021 by Metro Council Term
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Clarice Gordon - Vice Chair
Appointed: 2023 by Metro Council
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Kenneth Pointer - Treasurer
Appointed: 2016 by Metro Council
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2025
Rossie Washington, Jr.
Appointed: 2015 by the Planning and Zoning Commission
Current Term Expires: Discretion of Planning and Zoning Commission
Dwayne Rogers
Appointed: 2023 by Metro Council
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2025
Nathan Rust
Appointed: 2023 by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Current Term Expires: Discretion of EBRP School Board
Michael Polito
Appointed: 2024 by Metro Council
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2027
Collis Temple III
Appointed: 2024 by Metro Council
Current Term Expires: December 31, 2027
Lon Vicknair
Appointed: 2025 by Mayor-President Sid Edwards
Current Term Expires: Discretion of East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President