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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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St. Landry 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

DISTRICT FIVE PUBLIC WORKS DISTRICT TAX PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 15 MILLS TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE ROADS, BRIDGES AND ROAD DRAINAGE FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.

District 5 Public Works, 15 Mills, BOC

Passed: 86.2% voted yes and 13.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall District Five Public Works District of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, operating and maintaining the roads, bridges and road drainage facilities of the District and acquiring the necessary equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    86.2% 532 votes

  • No

    13.8% 85 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 611 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

617 votes cast.

DISTRICT NO. 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION TAX PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 15 MILLS TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE ROADS, BRIDGES AND ROAD DRAINAGE FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.

District No. 6 PW Commiss, 15 Mills, BOC, 10 Years

Passed: 73.2% voted yes and 26.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall District No. 6 Public Works Commission of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, operating and maintaining the roads, bridges and road drainage facilities of the District and acquiring the necessary equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    73.2% 527 votes

  • No

    26.8% 193 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 717 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

720 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct