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Livingston Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 23, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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District Judge, 21st Judicial District Court, Division F

Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe (Republican) won with 53.7% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Livingston Parish: Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe 53.0%, Eric L. Pittman 47.0%.

  • Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe RepublicanElected

    53.7% 17,807 votes

  • Eric L. Pittman RepublicanDefeated

    46.3% 15,351 votes

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Elizabeth "Beth" Wolfe
Eric L. Pittman
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,723 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 1,604 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

33,158 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishElizabeth "Beth" WolfeEric L. PittmanTurnout
Livingston Parish53.0%12,36747.0%10,960
St. Helena Parish56.5%73343.5%565
Tangipahoa Parish55.2%4,70744.8%3,826

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS TO REDEDICATE AND USE FOR A LIMITED TIME AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO SEVENTY-TWO PERCENT (72%) OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE ONE-*HALF OF ONE PERCENT (1/2%) SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE A BASS PRO RETAIL OUTLET AND RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OTHER PROPOSITIONS BEFORE VOTERS THIS DATE REGARDING THE REDEDICATION OF TAXES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE FAVORABLY APPROVED.

City of Denham Springs, Prop. #1 - 1/2% S&U - City Council

Passed: 88.1% voted yes and 11.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Denham Springs, State of Louisiana (the "City") be authorized to temporarily rededicate and use an amount equivalent to seventy-two percent (72%) of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax approved on July 16, 1988 (the "Tax") collected within the boundaries of the Denham Springs Economic Development District (the "EDD") to pay debt service on sales tax increment revenue bonds issued by or on behalf of the EDD to finance a Bass Pro retail outlet and related public improvements and infrastructure within the EDD (the "Project"), which rededication and use shall be fully conditioned upon favorable approval of all other propositions regarding the rededication of taxes in connection with the Project presented to voters on this date, shall be effective as of the dated date of the bonds, and shall not exceed the length of time that any of such bonds remain outstanding, after which period such rededication shall expire and 100% of the Tax proceeds collected within the EDD shall be used for the purposes originally set forth in the July 16, 1988 proposition; and provided further, that should this proposition fail, all of the Tax proceeds shall continue to be used for the purposes originally set forth in the July 16, 1988 proposition?

  • YesApproved

    88.1% 2,267 votes

  • No

    11.9% 307 votes

By precinct in Livingston 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 2,404 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 170 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,574 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS TO REDEDICATE AND USE FOR A LIMITED TIME AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO SEVENTY-TWO PERCENT (72%) OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE ONE PERCENT (1%) SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE A BASS PRO RETAIL OUTLET AND RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OTHER PROPOSITIONS BEFORE VOTERS THIS DATE REGARDING THE REDEDICATION OF TAXES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE FAVORABLY APPROVED.

City of Denham Springs, Prop. #2 - 1% S&U - City Council

Passed: 88.1% voted yes and 11.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Denham Springs, State of Louisiana (the "City") be authorized to temporarily rededicate and use an amount equivalent to seventy-two percent (72%) of the proceeds of the one percent (1%) sales and use tax being levied by the City (the "Tax") collected within the boundaries of the Denham Springs Economic Development District (the "EDD") to pay debt service on sales tax increment revenue bonds issued by or on behalf of the EDD to finance a Bass Pro retail outlet and related public improvements and infrastructure within the EDD (the "Project"), which rededication and use shall be fully conditioned upon favorable approval of all other propositions regarding the rededication of taxes in connection with the Project presented to voters on this date, shall be effective as of the dated date of the bonds, and shall not exceed the length of time that any of such bonds remain outstanding, after which period such rededication shall expire and 100% of the Tax proceeds equivalent to that amount collected within the EDD shall be used for the purposes originally set forth in the Ordinance levying the tax, and provided further, that should this proposition fail, all of the Tax proceeds shall continue to be used for the purposes originally set forth in the Ordinance levying the tax?

  • YesApproved

    88.1% 2,271 votes

  • No

    11.9% 307 votes

By precinct in Livingston 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 2,407 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 171 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,578 votes cast.

GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORIZING THE LIVINGSTON PARISH GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1, PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, TO REDEDICATE AND USE FOR A LIMITED TIME AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO SEVENTY-TWO PERCENT (72%) OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (1/2%) SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE A BASS PRO RETAIL OUTLET AND RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OTHER PROPOSITIONS BEFORE VOTERS THIS DATE REGARDING THE REDEDICATION OF TAXES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE FAVORABLY APPROVED.

Gravity Drainage Dist. #1, 1/2% S&U - BOC

Passed: 87.5% voted yes and 12.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1, Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "Drainage District") be authorized to temporarily rededicate and use an amount equivalent to seventy-two percent (72%) of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax approved on January 19, 1985 and renewed on January 15, 2005 (the "Tax") collected within the boundaries of the Denham Springs Economic Development District (the "EDD") to pay debt service on sales tax increment revenue bonds issued by or on behalf of the EDD to finance a Bass Pro retail outlet and related public improvements and infrastructure within the EDD (the "Project"), which rededication and use shall be fully conditioned upon favorable approval of all other propositions regarding the rededication of taxes in connection with the Project presented to voters on this date, shall be effective as of the dated date of the bonds, and shall not exceed the length of time that any of such bonds remain outstanding, after which period such re-dedication shall expire and 100% of the Tax proceeds collected within the EDD shall be used for the purposes originally set forth in the original January 19, 1985 and renewal January 15, 2005 propositions; and provided further, that should this proposition fail, all of the Tax proceeds shall continue to be used for the purposes originally set forth in the January 19, 1985 and January 15, 2005 propositions?

  • YesApproved

    87.5% 7,619 votes

  • No

    12.5% 1,092 votes

By precinct in Livingston 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 8,185 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 526 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,711 votes cast.

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORIZING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON TO REDEDICATE AND USE FOR A LIMITED TIME AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO SEVENTY-TWO PERCENT (72%) OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (1/2%) SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE A BASS PRO RETAIL OUTLET AND RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OTHER PROPOSITIONS BEFORE VOTERS THIS DATE REGARDING THE REDEDICATION OF TAXES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE FAVORABLY APPROVED.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide 1/2% S&U - Sheriff

Passed: 82.9% voted yes and 17.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to temporarily rededicate and use an amount equivalent to seventy-two percent (72%) of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax approved on March 10, 1992 (the "Tax") collected within the boundaries of the Denham Springs Economic Development District (the "EDD") to pay debt service on sales tax increment revenue bonds issued by or on behalf of the EDD to finance a Bass Pro retail outlet and related public improvements and infrastructure within the EDD (the "Project"), which re*dedication and use shall be fully conditioned upon favorable approval of all other propositions regarding the rededication of taxes in connection with the Project presented to voters on this date, shall be effective as of the dated date of the bonds and shall not exceed the length of time that any of such bonds remain outstanding, after which period such rededication shall expire and 100% of the Tax proceeds collected within the EDD shall be used for the purposes originally set forth in the March 10, 1992 proposition; and provided further, that should this proposition fail, all of the Tax proceeds shall continue to be used for the purposes originally set forth in the March 10, 1992 proposition?

  • YesApproved

    82.9% 18,312 votes

  • No

    17.1% 3,778 votes

By precinct in Livingston 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 20,498 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 1,592 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

22,090 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORIZING THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON TO RE*DEDICATE AND USE FOR A LIMITED TIME AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO SEVENTY-TWO PERCENT (72%) OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE ONE PERCENT (1%) SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE A BASS PRO RETAIL OUTLET AND RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OTHER PROPOSITIONS BEFORE VOTERS THIS DATE REGARDING THE REDEDICATION OF TAXES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE FAVORABLY APPROVED.

Parishwide, 1% S&U - Par. Council

Passed: 82.5% voted yes and 17.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") be authorized to temporarily rededicate and use an amount equivalent to seventy-two percent (72%) of the proceeds of the one percent (1%) sales and use tax approved on January 19, 2002 (the "Tax") collected within the boundaries of the Denham Springs Economic Development District (the "EDD") to pay debt service on sales tax increment revenue bonds issued by or on behalf of the EDD to finance a Bass Pro retail outlet and related public improvements and infrastructure within the EDD (the "Project"), which rededication and use shall be fully conditioned upon favorable approval of all other propositions regarding the rededication of taxes in connection with the Project presented to voters on this date, shall be effective as of the dated date of the bonds and shall not exceed the length of time that any of such bonds remain outstanding, after which period such rededication shall expire and 100% of the Tax proceeds collected within the EDD shall be used for the purposes originally set forth in the January 19, 2002 proposition; and provided further, that should this proposition fail, all of the Tax proceeds shall continue to be used for the purposes originally set forth in the January 19, 2002 proposition?

  • YesApproved

    82.5% 18,630 votes

  • No

    17.5% 3,949 votes

By precinct in Livingston 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 20,968 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 1,611 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

22,579 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, LOUISIANA, TO REDEDICATE THE PROCEEDS OF A ONE PERCENT (1%) SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED AND COLLECTED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (THE "EDD") FOR A LIMITED TIME TO THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE EDD TO FINANCE A BASS PRO RETAIL OUTLET AND RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OTHER PROPOSITIONS BEFORE VOTERS THIS DATE REGARDING THE REDEDICATION OF TAXES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE FAVORABLY APPROVED.

Parishwide, 1% S&U - School Board

Passed: 82.5% voted yes and 17.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Livingston Parish School Board, Louisiana (the "School Board"), be authorized to rededicate the proceeds of the one percent (1%) sales and use tax approved by voters on May 13, 1978, levied by the School Board pursuant to L.S.A. R.S. 33:2737.44 (the "Tax") and collected within the boundaries of the Denham Springs Economic Development District (the "EDD") to the payment of debt service on sales tax increment revenue bonds issued by or on behalf of the EDD (the "Bonds") to finance a Bass Pro retail outlet and related public improvements and infrastructure within the EDD (the "Project"), which authorization and rededication shall be fully conditioned on favorable approval of all other propositions regarding the rededication of taxes in connection with the Project presented to voters on this date, and the period of which rededication shall commence on the date of issuance of the Bonds and shall not exceed the earlier of the original stated maturity date of the Bonds or the date of payment in full of the Bonds, after which period such rededication shall expire and the Tax proceeds collected within the EDD shall be used for the purposes originally set forth in the May 13, 1978 proposition, namely, construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of the public schools of Livingston Parish?

  • YesApproved

    82.5% 18,748 votes

  • No

    17.5% 3,970 votes

By precinct in Livingston 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 21,119 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 1,599 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

22,718 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE LIVINGSTON PARISH LIBRARY.

Parishwide, 10 Mills - Parish Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 80.6% voted yes and 19.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of ten (10) 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 acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the Livingston Parish Library?

  • YesApproved

    80.6% 18,286 votes

  • No

    19.4% 4,392 votes

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,092 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 1,586 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

22,678 votes cast.

RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: RENEWAL OF TEN (10) YEAR, FIFTEEN (15) MILL SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 3 OF LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA.

Recreation District No. 3, 15 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 83.5% voted yes and 16.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. 3 of Livingston Parish, Louisiana renew the levy of a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all the property subject to taxation for such purpose in Recreation District No. 3 of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, annually for the period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2006 for the purpose of operating and maintaining said district?

  • YesApproved

    83.5% 6,247 votes

  • No

    16.5% 1,230 votes

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,023 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 454 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,477 votes cast.

SPECIAL SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, LOUISIANA, ACTING AS GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA (THE "DISTRICT"), TO REDEDICATE THE PROCEEDS OF THE ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (1/2%) SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED AND COLLECTED BY THE DISTRICT WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (THE "EDD") FOR A LIMITED TIME FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON SALES TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE EDD TO FINANCE A BASS PRO RETAIL OUTLET AND RELATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, TO BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OTHER PROPOSITIONS BEFORE VOTERS THIS DATE REGARDING THE REDEDICATION OF TAXES FOR THE SAME PURPOSE ARE FAVORABLY APPROVED.

Special Sales Tax Dist.#1, 1/2% S&U - School Board

Passed: 82.8% voted yes and 17.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Livingston Parish School Board, Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as governing authority of Special Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of Livingston, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to rededicate the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax approved by voters on July 18, 1987, levied by the District pursuant to L.S.A. R.S. 33:2721.6 (the "Tax") and collected within the boundaries of the Denham Springs Economic Development District (the "EDD") to the payment of debt service on sales tax increment revenue bonds issued by or on behalf of the EDD (the "Bonds") to finance a Bass Pro retail outlet and related public improvements and infrastructure within the EDD (the "Project"), which rededication shall be fully conditioned on favorable approval of all other propositions regarding the rededication of taxes in connection with the Project presented to voters on this date, and the period of which rededication shall commence on the date of issuance of the Bonds and shall not exceed the earlier of the original stated maturity date of the Bonds or the date of payment in full of the Bonds, after which period such rededication shall expire and the Tax proceeds collected within the EDD shall be used for the purposes originally set forth in the July 18, 1987 proposition, namely, eighty percent (80%) to maintain salaries and wages of teachers and other employees of the public school system and twenty percent (20%) to pay the cost of utility services of the public school system?

  • YesApproved

    82.8% 17,825 votes

  • No

    17.2% 3,704 votes

By precinct in Livingston Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 20,041 votes cast at the polls in 61 precincts. The 1,488 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

21,529 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct