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Vermilion 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

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1/2% SALES TAX OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF VERMILION FOR PAYING THE COSTS OF DEPUTY SALARIES AND BENEFITS, HIRING OF ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide - 1/2% Sales & Use - Sheriff

Passed: 66.7% voted yes and 33.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect an additional tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, from and after January 1, 2006, with 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 for the purpose of paying the costs of deputy salaries and benefits, hiring of additional personnel and operations?

  • YesApproved

    66.7% 5,017 votes

  • No

    33.3% 2,506 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 6,918 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 605 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,523 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: RENEWAL OF A 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR 10 YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT, WITH THE PROCEEDS OF SAID TAX TO BE DEDICATED AND EXPENDED ONLY IN THE MANNER AND FOR THOSE PURPOSES SET FORTH: 1. THE PROCEEDS OF 3 MILLS OF SUCH TAX LEVY SHALL BE EXPENDED ONLY FOR ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING LIBRARY BOOKS AND TEXT BOOKS; 2. THE PROCEEDS OF 5 MILLS OF SUCH TAX LEVY SHALL BE EXPENDED ONLY FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING EXISTING PUBLIC SCHOOL HOUSES AND BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS; AND 3. THE PROCEEDS OF 2 MILLS OF SUCH TAX LEVY SHALL BE EXPENDED ONLY FOR ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING SCHOOL BUSES.

Parishwide, 10 Mills - School Board - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall Parishwide School District of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of ten (10) 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 giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in the District, with the proceeds of said tax to be dedicated and expended only in the manner and for those purposes set forth below, viz: 1. The proceeds of 3 mills of such tax levy shall be expended only for acquiring and maintaining equipment and supplies for educational and instructional services, including library books and text books; 2. The proceeds of 5 mills of such tax levy shall be expended only for maintaining and improving existing public school houses and buildings throughout the District, including roof repair and replacement, repair and replacement of heating and air conditioning systems; and 3. The proceeds of 2 mills of such tax levy shall be expended only for acquiring and maintaining school buses?

  • YesApproved

    75.8% 5,670 votes

  • No

    24.2% 1,808 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 6,875 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 603 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,478 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct