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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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West Baton Rouge 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 (5-MILLS TAX) SUMMARY: 10-YEAR, 5-MILL PROPERTY TAX TO SUPPORT WAGES, SALARIES, BENEFITS AND TRAINING FOR SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES AND PAYING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide - 5 Mill - Sheriff - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 37.7% voted yes and 62.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of five (5) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006, for the purpose of paying a portion of the wages, salaries, benefits and training for Sheriff's deputies and for paying a portion of the cost of acquiring, repairing, upgrading, operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles within and for the District as authorized by the provisions of Article 6, Section 30 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Section 9003 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority?

  • Yes

    37.7% 651 votes

  • NoDefeated

    62.3% 1,077 votes

By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 1,612 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 116 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,728 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct