Baton Rouge mayor Sid Edwards said he was considering cutting 600 government jobs if his plan to redirect money from the parish library system doesn't pass.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sid Edwards said on Tuesday that if his plan to rededicate parish library system funds to other areas is unsuccessful, the city-parish could cut around 600 jobs and reduce services.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards is updating the public on his new plan to revive Baton Rouge, which includes a major budget overhaul.

The proposal — which would move the library's funding into the city-parish general fund — was met with opposition from library leadership, who said the mayor's words were untrue regarding the library's funds.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards gave an update on his proposal to move funds from the parish library system to the general fund Tuesday morning.