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Acadia Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 15, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Estherwood

Alderman, Village of Estherwood

John Monceaux (Other party) won with 68.7% of the vote.

  • John Monceaux Other partyElected

    68.7% 68 votes

  • Hillard Myers DemocratDefeated

    31.3% 31 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John Monceaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 98 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.

99 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

ACADIA-EVANGELINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.24 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING ACADIA-EVANGELINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S FACILITIES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION.

Acadia-Evangeline FPD, 4.24 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 97.2% voted yes and 2.8% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Yes 98.2%, No 1.8%.

What the ballot said

Shall Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of four and twenty-four hundredths (4.24) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, including equipment, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection?

  • YesApproved

    97.2% 139 votes

  • No

    2.8% 4 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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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 53 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

143 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Acadia Parish98.2%551.8%1
Evangeline Parish96.6%843.4%3

BAYOU DES CANNES-NEZPIQUE GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S DRAINAGE WORKS.

Bayou des Cannes-Nez. GDD, 8 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 95.7% voted yes and 4.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Bayou des Cannes-Nezpique Gravity Drainage District of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of eight (8) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of maintaining and/or operating the District's gravity drainage works?

  • YesApproved

    95.7% 177 votes

  • No

    4.3% 8 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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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 180 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 5 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

185 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10.60 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Iota Fire Prot. Dist., Prop.#1 - 10.60 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 95.2% voted yes and 4.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Iota Fire Protection District of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a tax of ten and sixty hundredths (10.60) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of maintaining and operating fire protection facilities, purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    95.2% 276 votes

  • No

    4.8% 14 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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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 271 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

290 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 11.49 MILLS PROPERTY TAX (HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING DEBT SERVICE ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1996, OF THE DISTRICT) FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DISTRICT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, SAID TAX TO BE IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER TAXES NOW BEING LEVIED BY THE DISTRICT FOR SUCH PURPOSES.

Iota Fire Prot. Dist., Prop.#2 - 11.49 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 93.7% voted yes and 6.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Iota Fire Protection District of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a tax of eleven and forty-nine hundredths (11.49) mills tax (heretofore levied for the purpose of paying debt service on the General Obligation Bonds, Series 1996, of the District) on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said tax to be in addition to any other taxes now being levied by the District for such purposes?

  • YesApproved

    93.7% 269 votes

  • No

    6.3% 18 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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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 267 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

287 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct