City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish / Metropolitan Council

Agency file

Metropolitan Council

Source file: Open Data BR — City-Parish Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Metropolitan Council is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.

In 2025, this agency had 49 employees with median total compensation of $33,326; the highest distinct record was $65,813.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $1.7M
Employees: 49
Median total: $33,326
Highest record: $65,813

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$2,500$65,408+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 49 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,326) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $28,193 (81%)
Overtime — $339 (1%)
Other — $6,374 (18%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$17,138

$24,266

$33,326

$46,028

$54,526

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $54,526 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,138. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Council Member

13 · $30,418

Legislative Assistant II

12 · $49,898

Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)

7 · $46,498

Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)

4 · $40,997

Senior Citizen Aide

4 · $18,038

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$1.6M —	57 —	$22,454 —
2025	$1.7M ▲ 8.1%	49 ▼ 14.0%	$33,326 ▲ 48.4%

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Kathy Davenport

Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$44,599

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Dr M L King
Base pay: $44,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,599
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3602
Pay Location Code: 174
Total Overtime Hours: 0
Unique ID: 0xDCFBD5518946AD08EBAA9EA2B49C6F0825371C54

Kathy Davenport works as a Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl) for Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Dr M L King. Kathy earned $44,599 in 2025.

Destiny Ross

Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$44,026

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Leo S Butler
Base pay: $43,805
Overtime: $221
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,026

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3602
Pay Location Code: 175
Total Overtime Hours: 7
Unique ID: 0x88C18627B27DBC7806D416341AEBFC00F65C5721

At Metropolitan Council, Destiny Ross serves as a Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl) within Community Ctr-Leo S Butler. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,026.

Gloria Gremillion

Legislative Assistant II/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$42,854

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 12
Base pay: $42,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,854
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3516
Pay Location Code: 112
Total Overtime Hours: 0
Unique ID: 0x4430B2E7813E1B55E961B1A43AC817C29E91CCBB

At Metropolitan Council, Gloria Gremillion serves as a Legislative Assistant II within Metro-Council District 12. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,854.

Nikita Parker

Legislative Assistant II/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$41,570

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 02
Base pay: $40,591
Overtime: $567
Other pay: $412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,570
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employee Reimbursement: $412
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3516
Pay Location Code: 102
Total Overtime Hours: 17
Unique ID: 0xC8F2C36C86DA3858697398115876C10D61A81284

Nikita Parker holds the role of Legislative Assistant II at Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 02. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,570.

Jonathan Tittlebaum

Legislative Assistant II/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$39,546

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 11
Base pay: $39,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,546
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3516
Pay Location Code: 111
Total Overtime Hours: 0
Unique ID: 0x56E43AE4CA9369EF504ED49D4A92F42EDDFF81C5

At Metropolitan Council, Jonathan Tittlebaum serves as a Legislative Assistant II within Metro-Council District 11. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,546.

Cheryl Ford

Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$39,069

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Dr M L King
Base pay: $9,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,069
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment End Date: Feb 8, 2025
Employment Status: Inactive
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3604
Pay Location Code: 174
Severance Pay: $29,302
Total Overtime Hours: 0

Cheryl Ford works as a Community Service Center Manager (Uncl) for Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Dr M L King. Cheryl earned $39,069 in 2025.

Kirsten Thomas

Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$37,967

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Jewel J Newman
Base pay: $36,246
Overtime: $1,721
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,967
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3602
Pay Location Code: 172
Total Overtime Hours: 58.5
Unique ID: 0xFB18EDAD21517BE70E7B1D02DD2CFA812E215BDC

Kirsten Thomas works as a Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl) for Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Jewel J Newman. Kirsten earned $37,967 in 2025.

Stanley Victor

Building Attendant/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$36,316

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Charles R Kelly
Base pay: $31,660
Overtime: $4,656
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,316

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 1540
Pay Location Code: 173
Total Overtime Hours: 201.5
Unique ID: 0xBD5B5A858AB4D5E7A1035DFAD4A37CCBA43395D1

Stanley Victor holds the role of Building Attendant at Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Charles R Kelly. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,316.

Michelle Banks

Clerical Specialist/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$35,404

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Chaneyville
Base pay: $35,353
Overtime: $51
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,404
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 2014
Pay Location Code: 171
Total Overtime Hours: 2
Unique ID: 0xB9D749CA4E5A1EC451F195CB9C7FFDECF3CDD975

Michelle Banks works as a Clerical Specialist for Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Chaneyville. Michelle earned $35,404 in 2025.

Robert Lands

Housekeeper/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$34,260

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Jewel J Newman
Base pay: $33,540
Overtime: $720
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,260
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 1534
Pay Location Code: 172
Total Overtime Hours: 28
Unique ID: 0x9270EF04BCF46FD89B1A3FC6622DAE8F87858E55

At Metropolitan Council, Robert Lands serves as a Housekeeper within Community Ctr-Jewel J Newman. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,260.

Jennifer Racca

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$34,118

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 12
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,118
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employee Refund: $210
Employee Reimbursement: $3,908
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 112

Jennifer Racca is a Council Member at Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 12. 2025 total compensation came to $34,118.

Cleve Dunn

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$33,326

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 06
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,326

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employee Reimbursement: $3,326
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 106
Total Overtime Hours: 0

Cleve Dunn works as a Council Member for Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 06. Cleve earned $33,326 in 2025.

Rowdy Gaudet

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,585

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 03
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,585
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employee Reimbursement: $585
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 103
Total Overtime Hours: 0

Rowdy Gaudet works as a Council Member for Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 03. Rowdy earned $30,585 in 2025.

Anthony Kenney

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,530

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 02
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,530
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employee Reimbursement: $530
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 102
Total Overtime Hours: 0

At Metropolitan Council, Anthony Kenney serves as a Council Member within Metro-Council District 02. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,530.

Carolyn Coleman

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,418

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 10
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,418
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employee Reimbursement: $418
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 110
Total Overtime Hours: 0

Carolyn Coleman works as a Council Member for Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 10. Carolyn earned $30,418 in 2025.

Darryl Hurst

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,264

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 05
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,264
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employee Reimbursement: $264
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 105
Total Overtime Hours: 0

Darryl Hurst is a Council Member at Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 05. 2025 total compensation came to $30,264.

Denise Amoroso

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,210

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 08
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,210
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,210
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employee Reimbursement: $210
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 108
Total Overtime Hours: 0

At Metropolitan Council, Denise Amoroso serves as a Council Member within Metro-Council District 08. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,210.

Aaron Moak

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,000

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 04
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,000
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 104
Total Overtime Hours: 0
Unique ID: 0xACD9179B3133D502C03453A634F5944C32ED7CC4

Aaron Moak holds the role of Council Member at Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 04. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,000.

Laura Adams

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,000

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 11
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,000
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 111
Total Overtime Hours: 0
Unique ID: 0xAF13ABF3204D5D8893279F0DFABC50A3BCB85ACA

Laura Adams holds the role of Council Member at Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 11. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,000.

Dwight Hudson

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$30,000

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 09
Base pay: $12,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,000
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $18,000
Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 109
Total Overtime Hours: 0
Unique ID: 0xCC86E147D48905016757FA14151D879D6A71C556

Dwight Hudson is a Council Member at Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 09. 2025 total compensation came to $30,000.

Noah Richardson

Laborer/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$26,488

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Dr M L King
Base pay: $26,058
Overtime: $431
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,488

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 1154
Pay Location Code: 174
Total Overtime Hours: 23
Unique ID: 0xE2A1A159B8FB42A1FD874F5EDCBB08707DF02A92

Noah Richardson works as a Laborer for Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Dr M L King. Noah earned $26,488 in 2025.

Lamont Cole

Council Member/Metropolitan Council

2024 total comp

$26,400

Sub-department: Metro-Council District 07
Base pay: $20,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,400
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Car Allowance: $6,400
Department Number: 100
Employment End Date: Aug 2, 2024
Employment Status: Inactive
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 9520
Pay Location Code: 107
Total Overtime Hours: 0

Lamont Cole is a Council Member at Metropolitan Council within Metro-Council District 07. 2024 total compensation came to $26,400.

Jeffery Moses

Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$26,075

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Leo S Butler
Base pay: $21,866
Overtime: $1,726
Other pay: $2,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,075
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment End Date: Apr 25, 2025
Employment Status: Inactive
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3604
Pay Location Code: 175
Severance Pay: $2,483
Total Overtime Hours: 40

Jeffery Moses holds the role of Community Service Center Manager (Uncl) at Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Leo S Butler. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,075.

Karen Naquin

Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl)/Metropolitan Council

2025 total comp

$25,744

Sub-department: Community Ctr-Chaneyville
Base pay: $25,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,744
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Department Number: 100
Employment Status: Active
Engineer License: No
Job Code: 3602
Pay Location Code: 171
Total Overtime Hours: 0
Unique ID: 0x0DD8E2FE2969E0722430655502C0C0607A5B30BE

Karen Naquin works as a Ast to Community Service Center Manager (Uncl) for Metropolitan Council within Community Ctr-Chaneyville. Karen earned $25,744 in 2025.