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Washington 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

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IN AND FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Protection Dist. #8, 6 Mills, 10 yrs., BOC

Passed: 90.6% voted yes and 9.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 8, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a 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 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating facilities and equipment for fire protection and emergency medical service in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    90.6% 96 votes

  • No

    9.4% 10 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 102 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

106 votes cast.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 16 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IN AND FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Protection Dist.No.9, 16 Mills Tax Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 82.3% voted yes and 17.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 9, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of sixteen (16) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating facilities and equipment for fire protection and emergency medical service in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    82.3% 65 votes

  • No

    17.7% 14 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 79 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts.

79 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct