On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5.27 TAX CONTINUATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF FIRE TRUCKS AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, AND ANY CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICES.
Fire Protection Dist No 1, 5.27 S&U Tax, PJ
Passed: 72.9% voted yes and 27.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of five and twenty-seven hundredths (5.27) mills of all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, including the acquisition of fire trucks and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, and any charges for fire hydrant rentals and services?
YesApproved
72.9%51 votes
No
27.1%19 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 70 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts.
Results by precinct
70 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE MOSQUITO TAX PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEARS, 8 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, PURCHASING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING MACHINERY, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS NECESSARY OR USEFUL IN THE ERADICATION, ABATEMENT OR CONTROL OF MOSQUITOES AND OTHER ARTHROPODS OF PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTANCE.
P/W Police Jury, 8 Mills
Passed: 53.8% voted yes and 46.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of eight (8) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of acquiring, purchasing, maintaining and operating machinery, facilities, equipment and materials necessary or useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance?
YesApproved
53.8%1,028 votes
No
46.2%884 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,885 votes cast at the polls in 32 precincts. The 27 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,912 votes cast.
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5.12 TAX CONTINUATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PARISH ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Road District No. 5, 5.12 S&U Tax, PJ
Passed: 45.2% voted yes and 54.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road District No. 5 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of five and twelve hundredths (5.12) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
Yes
45.2%462 votes
NoDefeated
54.8%560 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,012 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,022 votes cast.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 BOND PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE 20-YEAR BONDS TO THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING LANDS FOR BUILDING SITES AND PLAYGROUNDS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ADJACENT THERETO; PURCHASING, ERECTING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS TO BE FIRST DEDICATED TO CONSTRUCTING ADDITIONS TO AND RENOVATING THE OAKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
School District No. 5, $3,500,000 Bond, SB, 20 Year
Passed: 31.3% voted yes and 68.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall School District No. 5 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000), to run twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; with the proceeds of the bonds to be first dedicated to constructing additions to and renovating the Oakdale Elementary School; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto?
Yes
31.3%301 votes
NoDefeated
68.7%660 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 951 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
961 votes cast.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 PROPOSITION TAX CONTINUATION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE A 11.89 MILLS TAX FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22
School District No. 22, 11.89 Mills, SB, 10 Years
Passed: 74.5% voted yes and 25.5% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: Yes 67.6%, No 32.4%.
What the ballot said
Shall School District No. 22 of the Parishes of Jefferson Davis and Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a eleven and eighty- nine hundredths (11.89) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of providing funds for public school building maintenance, improvement, equipment, materials and supplies in the District?
YesApproved
74.5%114 votes
No
25.5%39 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 71 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts.