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St. James 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

PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX TO BE DEDICATED AND USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF PAYING SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF HEALTH BENEFITS AND TO FURTHER IMPLEMENT THE "BLUEPRINT FOR BETTER SCHOOLS" APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD ON JULY 10, 2001.

P/W School Board, Prop. #1 - 1/2% S&U, School Board

Passed: 71.0% voted yes and 29.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "School Board"), 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, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, 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 the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish of St. James, all as defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used solely for the purposes of paying salaries and related benefits for teachers and employees, including the payment of health benefits and to further implement the "Blueprint for Better Schools" approved by the School Board on July 10, 2001?

  • YesApproved

    71.0% 1,547 votes

  • No

    29.0% 631 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 2,124 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,178 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 7 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF HEALTH BENEFITS AND TO FURTHER IMPLEMENT THE "BLUEPRINT FOR BETTER SCHOOLS" APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD ON JULY 10, 2001.

P/W School Board, Prop. #2 - 7 Mills Prop. Tax, Sch Bd - 10 Y

Passed: 69.5% voted yes and 30.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 1 of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of seven (7) mills 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 giving additional support including in particular the payment of salaries and related benefits for teachers and employees, including the payment of health benefits, and to further implement the "Blueprint for Better Schools" approved by the School Board on July 10, 2001?

  • YesApproved

    69.5% 1,475 votes

  • No

    30.5% 647 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 2,068 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,122 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct