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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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Franklin Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 20, 2002. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1% SALES TAX AND DEDICATION OF THE PROCEEDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO SUPPLEMENT THE SALARIES OF TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDING BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.

P/W School Board, 1% Sales Tax & Dedication, SB --

Passed: 45.4% voted yes and 54.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Franklin Parish School District of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") commencing on the effective date of the Ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of the tax, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, all as defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax heretofore or hereafter collected (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for the purpose of providing funds to supplement the salaries of teachers and other school employees and providing benefits for teachers and other school employees; and shall the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into sales tax revenue bonds from time to time for the above described purpose, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including, but not limited to, Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950?

  • Yes

    45.4% 940 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.6% 1,132 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 1,888 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 184 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,072 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 5 YEAR, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.

P/W School Board, 10 Mills, SB, 5 Year

Passed: 41.9% voted yes and 58.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Franklin Parish School District, of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a ten (10) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of five (5) years beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2006, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating school buildings and facilities of the District, including the purchase of equipment therefor?

  • Yes

    41.9% 870 votes

  • NoDefeated

    58.1% 1,207 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 1,893 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 184 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,077 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct