On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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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
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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.
Results by precinct
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.
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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
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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.
Results by precinct
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.