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St. John the Baptist Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 12, 2005. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEARS, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING, CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH.

Parishwide, 10 Mill - Parish Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.1% voted yes and 30.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of maintaining, constructing and operating public libraries in St. John the Baptist Parish?

  • YesApproved

    69.1% 1,013 votes

  • No

    30.9% 453 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,421 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,466 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.01 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING THE PARISH COURTHOUSE, JAIL AND OFFICE BUILDINGS OF THE PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #1 - 1.01 Mill - Parish Coun. - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 68.3% voted yes and 31.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a special tax of one and one hundredths (1.01) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Parish courthouse, jail and office buildings of the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    68.3% 994 votes

  • No

    31.7% 461 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,410 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,455 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, .97 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING PUBLIC HEALTH UNITS IN THE PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 0.97 Mill - Parish Council - 10 Yr

Passed: 69.8% voted yes and 30.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a special tax of ninety-seven hundredths (.97) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of maintaining and operating public health units in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    69.8% 1,010 votes

  • No

    30.2% 437 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,402 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,447 votes cast.

ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.86 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR PROVIDING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING ELECTRIC LIGHTS ON THE STREETS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE DISTRICT.

Road Lighting Dist. No. 1, Parishwide 4.86 Mill-Parish Council-10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.7% voted yes and 30.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a tax of four and eighty-six hundredths (4.86) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District, except railroad rights-of-way and tracks located thereon, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of providing, maintaining and operating electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in the District?

  • YesApproved

    69.7% 1,009 votes

  • No

    30.3% 439 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,403 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,448 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct