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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 19, 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: TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX OF THREE (3) MILLS ON THE DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2003 AND ENDING WITH THE YEAR 2012, BOTH INCLUSIVE, FOR THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA.

City of Gretna, Prop. #1 -3 Mills-Ambulance Ser.-City Council

Passed: 65.4% voted yes and 34.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, both inclusive, for the object and purpose of maintenance and operation of Ambulance Service in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana?

  • YesApproved

    65.4% 718 votes

  • No

    34.6% 380 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,086 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,098 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX OF FOUR (4) MILLS ON THE DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2003 AND ENDING WITH THE YEAR 2012, BOTH INCLUSIVE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING EXISTING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT MANPOWER LEVELS AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR UNANTICIPATED INCREASES IN RETIREMENT AND INSURANCE COST FOR THE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.

City of Gretna, Prop. #2 -4 Mills-Police Dept.-City Council

Passed: 64.1% voted yes and 35.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of four (4) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, both inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining existing City Police Department manpower levels and to provide funding for unanticipated increases in retirement and insurance cost for the City Police Department?

  • YesApproved

    64.1% 699 votes

  • No

    35.9% 391 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,078 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,090 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE SEWER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT FACILITIES OF THE CITY.

City of Harahan, Prop #1 - 2 Mills, Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.9% voted yes and 28.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana (the "City"), be authorized to levy a special tax of 2 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the City for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012 for the purpose of constructing, repairing, improving and maintaining the sewer collection and treatment facilities for said City?

  • YesApproved

    71.9% 1,412 votes

  • No

    28.1% 553 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,925 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 40 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,965 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF POLICE PERSONNEL.

City of Harahan, Prop #2 - 3 Mills, Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 47.0% voted yes and 53.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of three (3) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the City for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of paying salaries and benefits of police personnel?

  • Yes

    47.0% 914 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.0% 1,029 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 1,902 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,943 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1 MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY.

City of Harahan, Prop #3 - 1 Mill Recreational - Council-10Yr

Passed: 34.3% voted yes and 65.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of one (1) mill on all property subject to taxation in the City for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining and improving recreational facilities in said City, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor?

  • Yes

    34.3% 654 votes

  • NoDefeated

    65.7% 1,253 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,866 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,907 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 4 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1 MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING STREETS OF THE CITY.

City of Harahan, Prop #4 - 1 Mill Streets, Council - 10 Yrs

Passed: 43.1% voted yes and 56.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of one (1) mill on all property subject to taxation in the City for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2003 and ending with the year 2012, for the purpose of constructing, improving and maintaining streets of said City?

  • Yes

    43.1% 835 votes

  • NoDefeated

    56.9% 1,104 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,898 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,939 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct