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Bossier Parish

Local election results for Saturday, January 17, 2004. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION (1/4% SALES TAX) SUMMARY: *% SALES AND USE TAX FOR PAYING DEPUTY SALARIES.

Law Enforcement District, 1/4% S&U - Parishwide- Sheriff

Passed: 75.0% voted yes and 25.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) (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 District, all as defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through La. R.S. 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used for the purpose of paying deputy salaries?

  • YesApproved

    75.0% 6,096 votes

  • No

    25.0% 2,029 votes

No precinct map: Bossier Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.

8,125 votes cast.