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Iberia Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 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

PARISHWIDE COUNCIL PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT CERTAIN DRILLING RIGS FROM PROPERTY TAXES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 21(J) OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION OF 1974, AS AMENDED.

Parishwide Council, Drill Rig Exemption, Parish Council

Passed: 72.3% voted yes and 27.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the authority of Article VII, Section 21(J) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, as amended, exempt from property taxes, drilling rigs used exclusively for the exploration and development of minerals outside the territorial limits of the State of Louisiana (the "State") in Outer Continental Shelf waters which are within the Parish for the purpose of being stored or stacked for use outside the territorial limits of the State, or for the purpose of being converted, renovated, or repaired, and any property in the Parish for the purpose of being incorporated in, or to be used in the operation of said drilling rigs?

  • YesApproved

    72.3% 3,871 votes

  • No

    27.7% 1,482 votes

By precinct in Iberia 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 5,128 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 225 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,353 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITIO (BOND) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $62,000,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT; WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS (AS SUCH BECOME AVAILABLE) TO BE FIRST DEDICATED AND EXPENDED TO PAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING FOUR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; RENOVATING AND IMPROVING ALL EXISTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; CONVERTING MAGNOLIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTO A SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFICE; AND CONSTRUCTING A NEW FOOD SERVICE WAREHOUSE; ALL AS DESCRIBED AND SET FORTH IN A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ON FEBRUARY 11, 2004, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Parishwide School Board, Prop. #1 - $62,000,000 Bonds - SB - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 52.2% voted yes and 47.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Parishwide School District of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Sixty-Two Million Dollars ($62,000,000), to run twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, with the proceeds of the bonds (as such become available) to be first dedicated and expended to pay the cost of constructing, equipping and furnishing four new elementary schools; renovating and improving all existing elementary schools; converting Magnolia Elementary School into a special education office; and constructing a new food service warehouse; all as described and set forth in a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board on February 11, 2004, 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

    52.2% 2,801 votes

  • No

    47.8% 2,565 votes

By precinct in Iberia 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 5,144 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 222 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,366 votes cast.

SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY AND COLLECT A 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX IN THE PARISH OF IBERIA, WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED IN THOSE PERCENTAGES AND FOR THE PURPOSES HEREINAFTER SET FORTH: 1. UP TO 10% TO ACQUIRE AND UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS; 2. UP TO 10% TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS; 3. UP TO 20% TO SUPPLEMENT COSTS OF THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND 4. THE REMAINING PROCEEDS TO IMPROVE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.

Parishwide School Board, Prop. #2 - 1/2% S&U Tax - SB

Passed: 39.0% voted yes and 61.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution and Section 2721.6 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect 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 Iberia, all in the manner provided by state law, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used in those percentages and for the purposes hereinafter set forth: 1. up to 10% to acquire and upgrade technology for administrative and instructional programs; 2. up to 10% to improve and maintain public school buildings; 3. up to 20% to supplement costs of the Group Health Insurance Program; and 4. the remaining proceeds to improve salaries and benefits of teachers and other school employees?

  • Yes

    39.0% 2,078 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.0% 3,252 votes

By precinct in Iberia 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 5,108 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 222 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,330 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct