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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On election day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
Today is election day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.31 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR IMPROVING, REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING STREETS.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#1, 1.31 Mill Repair St. - Council 5Yr
Passed: 58.3% voted yes and 41.7% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Caddo Parish: Yes 58.3%, No 41.7%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.31 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of improving, repairing and maintaining the streets of the City, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
58.3%2,640 votes
No
41.7%1,887 votes
No precinct map: Caddo Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR .98 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR OPERATING AND SUPPLYING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND APPURTENANCES AND MAINTAINING THE SAME.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#2, .98 Mill Rec. Facility - Council
Passed: 53.5% voted yes and 46.5% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Caddo Parish: Yes 53.5%, No 46.5%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a .98 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of operating and supplying recreational facilities and appurtenances and maintaining the same, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
53.5%2,415 votes
No
46.5%2,097 votes
No precinct map: Caddo Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.
PROPOSITION NO. 3 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.31 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONTINUING SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE OF CITY EMPLOYEES.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#3, 1.31 Mill Salary/Wage - Council 5Y
Passed: 55.2% voted yes and 44.8% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Caddo Parish: Yes 55.2%, No 44.8%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.31 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of continuing salary and wage schedule of City employees and for no other purpose?
YesApproved
55.2%2,480 votes
No
44.8%2,014 votes
No precinct map: Caddo Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.
PROPOSITION NO. 4 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.31 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR INCREASING POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL AND ALLOWANCE FOR UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAID DEPARTMENTS.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#4 --1.31 Mill Police/Fire - Council 5Yr
Passed: 57.5% voted yes and 42.5% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Caddo Parish: Yes 57.4%, No 42.6%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.31 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of increasing Police and Fire personnel and allowance for uniforms and equipment for said Departments and for no other purpose?
YesApproved
57.5%2,583 votes
No
42.5%1,912 votes
No precinct map: Caddo Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.
PROPOSITION NO. 5 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1.99 MILL PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR PROVIDING FUNDS FOR CITY'S PORTION OF PENSIONS, EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE AND HOSPITAL PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.
City of Shreveport, Prop.#5, 1.99 Mill Life Ins. - Council 5 Yr
Passed: 55.2% voted yes and 44.8% voted no.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Caddo Parish: Yes 55.1%, No 44.9%.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.99 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within said City for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2007, being a continuation of the tax approved by the voters on July 19, 1997, for the purpose of providing funds for City's portion of pensions, employee life insurance and hospital plan for City employees?
YesApproved
55.2%2,484 votes
No
44.8%2,019 votes
No precinct map: Caddo Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.