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St. John the Baptist 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

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT AND FORTIETH JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: ADDITIONAL 1/4% SALES AND USE TAX WITH 50% DEDICATED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEPUTIES' SALARIES AND 50% DEDICATED TO THE FORTIETH JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT FOR PAYMENT INTO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S GENERAL FUND TO BE DISBURSED BY THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

Law Enf.Dist/14th Jud.Law, Parishwide - 1/4% S&U - Sheriff

Passed: 43.5% voted yes and 56.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana, and the Fortieth Judicial Enforcement District of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (collectively, the "Districts"), be authorized to levy and collect an additional tax of one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Districts, all as defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through La. R.S. 47:317, inclusive, with 50% of the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used exclusively for additional funding of the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana, for the payment of deputies' salaries and 50% of the proceeds to be dedicated to the Fortieth Judicial Enforcement District of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana, for payment into the District Attorney's general fund to be disbursed by the District Attorney in accordance with law?

  • Yes

    43.5% 1,568 votes

  • NoDefeated

    56.5% 2,037 votes

By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,459 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 146 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,605 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (BOND) SUMMARY: TO AUTHORIZE $20,000,000 OF 20-YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING LANDS FOR BUILDING SITES AND PLAYGROUNDS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ADJACENT THERETO; PURCHASING, ERECTING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Parishwide, Prop. #1 - $20,000,000 Gen.Obl.Bond-SB-20 Yr.

Passed: 45.1% voted yes and 54.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 1 of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000), to run twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto?

  • Yes

    45.1% 1,600 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.9% 1,944 votes

By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,398 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 146 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,544 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX TO BE FULLY LEVIED IN THREE STAGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SALARIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES (EXCEPT FOR PRIVATELY CONTRACTED SERVICES) OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM BUT NOT TO SUPPLANT CURRENT REVENUES BEING EXPENDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFIT.

Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 6 Mill - SB - 10 Yr.

Passed: 45.2% voted yes and 54.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 1 of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of six (6) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, to be fully levied in three (3) stages, beginning with the year 2005 as follows: (1) 1.5 mills to be levied beginning in 2005; (2) Additional 1.5 mills to be levied beginning 2009; and (3) Final 3 mills to be levied beginning 2010, for the purposes of providing additional funds for salaries and fringe benefits for all employees (except for privately contracted services) of the school system but not to supplant current revenues being expended for all employee salaries and benefit?

  • Yes

    45.2% 1,584 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.8% 1,921 votes

By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,363 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 142 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,505 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEARS, 4.57 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING ITS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES USED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Parishwide, Prop. #3 - 4.57 Mill - SB - 10 Yr.

Passed: 45.4% voted yes and 54.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 1 of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a tax not exceeding four and fifty-seven hundredths (4.57) mills on all property subject to taxation in said School District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of operating and maintaining its educational system and buildings and other facilities used in connection therewith?

  • Yes

    45.4% 1,589 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.6% 1,913 votes

By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,358 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 144 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,502 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct