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Vernon 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

CITY OF DERIDDER PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2.6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES, FIRE TRUCKS AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT.

City of DeRidder, 2.6 Mill - City Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 75.8% voted yes and 24.2% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Vernon Parish: Yes 75.0%, No 25.0%.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of DeRidder, State of Louisiana, levy a special tax of two and six tenths (2.6) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said City, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving police and fire protection facilities and equipment for the City, including the acquisition of vehicles, fire trucks and communications equipment?

  • YesApproved

    75.8% 169 votes

  • No

    24.2% 54 votes

By precinct in Vernon 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 3 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

223 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Beauregard Parish75.8%16624.2%53
Vernon Parish75.0%325.0%1

Turnout by precinct