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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 16, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: TO RENEW THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX OF TWO (2.0) MILLS ON THE DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2006 AND ENDING WITH THE YEAR 2015, BOTH INCLUSIVE, FOR THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE WITHIN SAID CITY, A WORK OF PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC.

City of Gretna, Prop. #1 - 2 Mill - City Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 77.2% voted yes and 22.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew the levy of a special tax of two (2.0) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, both inclusive, for the purpose of sewer system maintenance within said City, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    77.2% 331 votes

  • No

    22.8% 98 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 428 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

429 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: TO RENEW THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX OF FOUR (4.0) MILLS ON THE DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2006 AND ENDING WITH THE YEAR 2015, BOTH INCLUSIVE, FOR THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF STREET LIGHTS MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT, INCLUDING LIGHTING AND UTILITIES IN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITHIN SAID CITY, A WORK OF PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC.

City of Gretna, Prop. #2 - 4 Mill - City Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 76.7% voted yes and 23.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew the levy of a special tax of four (4.0) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, both inclusive, for the object and purpose of Street Lights Maintenance and Replacement, including lighting and utilities in recreational facilities within said City, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    76.7% 325 votes

  • No

    23.3% 99 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 423 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

424 votes cast.

CITY OF HARAHAN PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE CITY'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF SALARIES, INSURANCE AND OTHER EXPENSES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY.

City of Harahan, 5 Mill - Mayor & C. Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 81.9% voted yes and 18.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the City for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2005 and ending with the year 2014, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, maintaining and operating the City's fire protection facilities and equipment, including payment of salaries, insurance and other expenses of the Fire Department of said City?

  • YesApproved

    81.9% 792 votes

  • No

    18.1% 175 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 959 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 8 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

967 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct