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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 4, 2002. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

CITY OF GRETNA PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: TO RENEW A SPECIAL TAX OF TWO AND FOUR-TENTHS (2.4) MILLS ON THE DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS COMMENCING WITH THE YEAR 2003 AND ENDING WITH YEAR 2012, BOTH INCLUSIVE, FOR THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, A WORK OF PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC.

City of Gretna, 2.4 Mills Renewal, Mayor & Cncl, 10 Years

Passed: 76.4% voted yes and 23.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew the levy of a special tax of two and four-tenths (2.4) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, both inclusive, for the object and purpose of maintenance and operation of the Recreation Department in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    76.4% 394 votes

  • No

    23.6% 122 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
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  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 516 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts.

516 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct