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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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Lafayette Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 5, 2003. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE DRAINAGE TAX CONTINUATION PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 3.34 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND IMPROVING DRAINAGE WORKS.

P/W City-Parish Council, 3.34 Mills Drainage Tax, Par.Council - 10yr

Passed: 60.9% voted yes and 39.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of three and thirty-four hundredths (3.34) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Parish, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving drainage works within and for said Parish?

  • YesApproved

    60.9% 1,511 votes

  • No

    39.1% 971 votes

By precinct in Lafayette Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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 2,412 votes cast at the polls in 111 precincts. The 70 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,482 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct