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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CITY OF OAKDALE PROPOSITION (BONDS) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE 15-YEAR BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $800,000 WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS TO BE DEDICATED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND RESURFACING PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY, AND PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
City of Oakdale, $800,000 Bonds, Mayor & City Cncl, 12 Yr
Passed: 48.1% voted yes and 51.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Oakdale, State of Louisiana (the "City"), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000), to run fifteen (15) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, with the proceeds of the bonds to be dedicated solely for the purpose of constructing, improving and resurfacing public streets in the City, which bonds will be general obligations of the City 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
48.1%177 votes
NoDefeated
51.9%191 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 359 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
368 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE POLICE JURY PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEARS, 2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING THE ALLEN PARISH FAIR FACILITIES WHICH SHALL INCLUDE CONTRACTING WITH THE ALLEN PARISH FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR THE OPERATION OF SAID FACILITIES.
Shall the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") levy a special tax of two (2) mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, with the proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used for the purposes of improving, maintaining and/or operating the Allen Parish Fair Facilities which shall include contracting with the Allen Parish Fair Association for the operation of said facilities?
Yes
48.7%630 votes
NoDefeated
51.3%663 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,235 votes cast at the polls in 32 precincts. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,293 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSITION (SALES TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY AND COLLECT A 1% SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS TO SUPPLEMENT OTHER REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES OF TEACHERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES AND OPERATING EXPENSES.
P/W School Board Sales Tx, 1% S&U Continuation, SB, 10 Years
Passed: 54.6% voted yes and 45.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "School Board"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29(A) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax"), for a period of ten (10) years from March 1, 2003, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish of Allen (the "Parish"), all as defined in R.S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be used exclusively, to supplement other revenues available to the School Board for the payment of salaries of teachers in the public elementary and secondary schools of the Parish, and for the expenses of operating said schools, such operating expenses to include but not be limited to payment of salaries of other personnel employed by the School Board in addition to teachers?
YesApproved
54.6%707 votes
No
45.4%587 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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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 1,236 votes cast at the polls in 32 precincts. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,294 votes cast.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 30.75 MILLS TAX CONTINUATION FOR IMPROVING, FURNISHING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSES AND BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT.
School District No. 1, 30.75 Mills Continuation, SB, 10 Year
Passed: 46.7% voted yes and 53.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall School District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of thirty and seventy-five hundredths (30.75) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within said District for a period of ten years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of improving, furnishing, operating and maintaining public school houses and buildings in said District?
Yes
46.7%7 votes
NoDefeated
53.3%8 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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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 13 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.