Resources
Whom to Call

Southside Police Patrol:
302-0080

Call 311!
Got problems or issues with neighborhood properties?  Potholes?  Questions or concerns about City-Parish government services?  There is one number to call -- 311.  For a full listing of their services, download their brochure here. 
  • High Grass in medians
  • Potholes 
  • Burnt-out streetlights 
  • Missing street signs 
  • Stopped-up street drains
If you do not receive prompt service, call the Baton Rouge Department of Public Works (DPQ) directly at: 389-3090.

State Road Maintenance: (800) 256-1875 
Potholes on state roads (e.g., Perkins Road)

Garbage/Recycling (BFI): 778-3800

City Council Members:

Tara Wicker (District 10):
389-8270
council-dist10@brgov.com
West of Stanford and south of Perkins

Smokie Bourgeois (District 12): 389-4697
council-dist12@brgov.com
East of Stanford and south of Perkins

Answers to Common Issues

Have you experienced difficulties with such issues as excessive numbers of renters in nearby homes, loud music/parties, or parking violations? See our handy Resource Guide for how you can deal with these common problems in the Southside area. To download a copy, click here.