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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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Caldwell Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 16, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

TOWN OF COLUMBIA PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN AND FOR THE TOWN OF COLUMBIA.

Town of Columbia, 3 Mills - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs

Passed: 86.8% voted yes and 13.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Columbia, State of Louisiana, (the "Town"), be authorized to levy a special tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Town for a period of ten years, beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and improving public streets within and for the Town?

  • YesApproved

    86.8% 46 votes

  • No

    13.2% 7 votes

No precinct map: Caldwell Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.

53 votes cast.