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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Vermilion Parish

Local election results for Saturday, January 15, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 6.5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ITS BRANCHES IN VERMILION PARISH, LOUISIANA.

Parishwide, 6.5 Mill - Police Jury - 10 Yr.

Passed: 14.8% voted yes and 85.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") levy a special tax of six and five-tenths (6.5) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of providing funds for equipment, supplies, maintenance, operation, construction and support of a public library and its branches in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?

  • Yes

    14.8% 925 votes

  • NoDefeated

    85.2% 5,330 votes

By precinct in Vermilion Parish

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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 6,105 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 150 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,255 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct