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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HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 12 MILLS PROPERTY TAX TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATING, MAINTAINING, RENOVATING AND IMPROVING THOSE FACILITIES OF THE ALLEN PARISH HOSPITAL RELATED TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR.
Hospital Service Dist. #3, 12 Mills - BOC
Passed: 76.3% voted yes and 23.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Hospital Service District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a twelve (12) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, to be dedicated and used for the purpose of paying costs associated with operating, maintaining, renovating and improving those facilities of the Allen Parish Hospital related to providing emergency medical services, and acquiring equipment and furnishings therefor?
YesApproved
76.3%1,477 votes
No
23.7%459 votes
By precinct in Allen 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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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,800 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 136 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,936 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ADDITIONAL 1% SALES AND USE TAX TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPLEMENTING THE SALARIES OF TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
Parishwide School Board, 1% S&U - SB
Passed: 54.4% voted yes and 45.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Allen, 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 an additional tax of one percent (1%) (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 Allen (the "Parish"), all as defined in La.R. S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be used exclusively for the purpose of supplementing the salaries of teachers and other school employees, including the payment of benefits for teachers and other school employees?
YesApproved
54.4%1,732 votes
No
45.6%1,453 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,019 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 166 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,185 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (BONDS) SUMMARY: TO AUTHORIZE $1,015,000 OF 20-YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES THEREIN, INCLUDING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Recreation District No. 6, Prop. #1 - $1,015,000 Bond - BOC, 20 Yrs.
Passed: 66.7% voted yes and 33.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Recreation District No. 6 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of One Million Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($1,015,000), to run twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving recreational facilities therein, including the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto?
YesApproved
66.7%216 votes
No
33.3%108 votes
By precinct in Allen Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 312 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
324 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MAINTENANCE TAX) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS TAX FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND IMPROVING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 6.
Shall Recreation District No. 6 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) 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 maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities in the District?
YesApproved
64.7%209 votes
No
35.3%114 votes
By precinct in Allen 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 311 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.