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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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Washington 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

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 13 MILLS TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN AND FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, AND TO PAY THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICE.

Fire Pro. District No. 7, 13 Mills Renewal, BOC, 10 Years

Passed: 94.7% voted yes and 5.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a thirteen (13) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating facilities and equipment to provide fire protection and emergency medical services in and for the District, including the purchase of fire trucks and other fire fighting and emergency equipment, and to pay the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including hydrant rentals and service?

  • YesApproved

    94.7% 251 votes

  • No

    5.3% 14 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 265 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts.

265 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct