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Jefferson Davis Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 3, 2003. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

TOWN OF LAKE ARTHUR PROPOSITION NO. 1 (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY A 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX IN THE TOWN OF LAKE ARTHUR, THE PROCEEDS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED AS FOLLOWS: ONE-THIRD (1/3) FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND IMPROVING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC PARKS IN THE TOWN; ONE-THIRD (1/3) FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; AND ONE-THIRD (1/3) FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.

Town of Lake Arthur, Prop. #1 - 1/2% S&U - Mayor/Council --

Passed: 54.3% voted yes and 45.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Lake Arthur, State of Louisiana (the "Town") 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") 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 Town, all as presently defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, with the avails or proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used as follows: one-third (1/3) for maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities and public parks in the Town; one-third (1/3) for maintaining and improving the fire department, including the acquisition of fire trucks and other equipment therefor; and one-third (1/3) for maintaining and improving the police department, including the acquisition of equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    54.3% 121 votes

  • No

    45.7% 102 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 216 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

223 votes cast.

TOWN OF LAKE ARTHUR PROPOSITION NO. 2 (RECREATION TAX) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2.5 MILLS TAX FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND IMPROVING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC PARKS IN THE TOWN OF LAKE ARTHUR.

Town of Lake Arthur, Prop. #2 - 2.5 Mills - Mayor/Council, 10 Yr

Passed: 55.7% voted yes and 44.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Lake Arthur, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), be authorized to levy a two and five-tenths (2.5) mills tax (being a portion of the taxes heretofore levied for the purpose of paying debt service on the general obligation bonds of the Town and Sewerage District No. 1 of the Town) on all the property subject to taxation in the Town 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 recreational facilities and public parks in the Town?

  • YesApproved

    55.7% 123 votes

  • No

    44.3% 98 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 214 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

221 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct