BGR provides citizens, policymakers and the media with independent, nonpartisan research about government in the New Orleans metropolitan area. We are dedicated to informed public policy making and the effective use of public resources. BGR’s reports identify opportunities and solutions on high-leverage issues, and our government monitoring spans Jefferson, Orleans and St. Tammany parishes. BGR’s goal is the improvement of government in the greater New Orleans area. BGR is a member-supported, private nonprofit organization. Stay up to date with BGR’s latest reports, releases and events: • Join our email list at www.bgr.org • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @BGRNola • Watch highlights of our recent events and other videos on YouTube http://bit.ly/2gTjbLH Attend our events. Each year, BGR presents a variety of events to build an informed citizenry and foster good government: • Breakfast Briefings – Public forums featuring policy experts and decision-makers • Annual Luncheon – BGR’s sole fundraising event, featuring nationally prominent speakers • Excellence in Government Awards – A biennial ceremony honoring public employees and extraordinary private citizens who have improved local government