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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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Tensas 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 POLICE JURY PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOR THE PARISH OF TENSAS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, WITH UP TO $50,000 (BUT NOT LESS THAN $25,000) OF ANNUAL PROCEEDS BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE TENSAS PARISH COUNCIL ON AGING.

P/W Police Jury, 1/2% S&U, PJ, 10 Years, Cncl on Aging

Passed: 66.8% voted yes and 33.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Tensas, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") for a period of ten (10) years, commencing April 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 within the Parish, all as defined in R.S. 47:301 through 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 dedicated and used for any lawful purpose for which the Parish may expend public funds to encourage and assist in the location, development or expansion of industrial, manufacturing, commercial or professional business or concerns, or scientific or educational programs in the Parish, provided that up to $50,000 (but not less than $25,000) of the annual proceeds of the Tax, as determined by the governing authority of the Parish, shall be made available to the Tensas Parish Council on Aging to acquire, construct, improve, maintain and/or operate its authorized activities, services, programs and/or facilities?

  • YesApproved

    66.8% 489 votes

  • No

    33.2% 243 votes

By precinct in Tensas 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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  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 676 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 56 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

732 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct