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West Feliciana 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

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE REDEDICATION AND CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION AND REDEDICATION FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND/OR IMPROVING THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN THE PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop. #1 - 2 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.4% voted yes and 29.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a two (2) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or improving the public hospital in the Parish, said tax to be a continuation and rededication of a tax authorized to be levied through the year 2006 pursuant to an election held on October 7, 2000?

  • YesApproved

    70.4% 497 votes

  • No

    29.6% 209 votes

By precinct in West Feliciana 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 666 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 40 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

706 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8.89 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, SUPPORTING AND/OR OPERATING (i) PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES AND RELATED DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT (50% OF TAX PROCEEDS), (ii) PUBLIC BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS (33% OF TAX PROCEEDS), AND (iii) RECREATIONAL PARKS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS (17% OF TAX PROCEEDS).

Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 8.89 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.3% voted yes and 30.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy an eight and eighty-nine hundredths (8.89) mills tax (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, with the proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used solely as follows: (i) 50% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public roads and bridges and related drainage facilities and equipment; (ii) 33% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public buildings, grounds, equipment and furnishings; and (iii) 17% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipment and programs in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    69.3% 488 votes

  • No

    30.7% 216 votes

By precinct in West Feliciana 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 664 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 40 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

704 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (SALES TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: RENEWAL OF A 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR 7 YEARS FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND/OR IMPROVING THE WEST FELICIANA PARISH HOSPITAL.

Parishwide, Prop. #3 - 1/2% S&U - PJ - 7 Yrs.

Passed: 70.2% voted yes and 29.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a 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 the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish, all as defined by law, for a period of seven (7) years, commencing May 1, 2006, said Tax being a renewal of a sales and use tax approved at an election held on July 18, 1998, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or improving the West Feliciana Parish Hospital?

  • YesApproved

    70.2% 493 votes

  • No

    29.8% 209 votes

By precinct in West Feliciana 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 662 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 40 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

702 votes cast.

SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (SALES TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: RENEWAL OF A 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR 7 YEARS FOR MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND/OR IMPROVING THE WEST FELICIANA PARISH HOSPITAL; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE POLICE JURY IS FURTHER AUTHORIZED TO REDUCE SAID TAX TO THE EXTENT THAT THE POLICE JURY DETERMINES THAT THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALES TAX ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HOSPITAL.

Sales Tax District No. 1, 1/2% S&U - PJ - 7 Yrs.

Passed: 67.1% voted yes and 32.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a 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 the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, all as defined by law, for a period of seven (7) years from July 1, 2006, said Tax being a renewal of a sales and use tax approved at an election held on October 7, 2000, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or improving the West Feliciana Parish Hospital; provided, however, that the Police Jury is further authorized to reduce the Tax to the extent that the Police Jury determines that the proceeds of the Tax are not required for the operation of the Hospital?

  • YesApproved

    67.1% 443 votes

  • No

    32.9% 217 votes

By precinct in West Feliciana Parish

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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 629 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 31 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

660 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct