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St. James Parish

Local election results for Saturday, January 17, 2004. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 1 MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE DISTRICT.

Assessment District, Parishwide - 1 Mill Prop. Tax - Assessor

Passed: 45.5% voted yes and 54.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Assessment District of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy an additional tax of one (1) mill on all the property subject to taxation in the District for the purpose of providing additional funding for the District?

  • Yes

    45.5% 794 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.5% 952 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 1,695 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,746 votes cast.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES OF TEACHERS AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

School District No. 1, Parishwide 6 Mills, School Bd., 10 yrs.

Passed: 64.9% voted yes and 35.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No.1 of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of six (6) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of providing funds for the payment of salaries and benefits of teachers and all other employees of the School District?

  • YesApproved

    64.9% 1,140 votes

  • No

    35.1% 617 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,706 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,757 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct