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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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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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Franklin Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 29, 2006. 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 (SALES AND USE TAX) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX WITH A MINIMUM OF 15% OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE TAX TO BE USED FOR PURCHASING AND ACQUIRING CLASSROOM TEACHING SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND THE REMAINING NET PROCEEDS TO BE PLACED IN A SEPARATE ACCOUNT TO BE DEDICATED, ALLOCATED AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR, AND PAYING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES OF, THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THE PARISH (EXCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS).

Parishwide, 1/2% S&U - SB - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 70.7% voted yes and 29.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "Parish School Board"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized 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 upon the sale of services in Franklin Parish (the "Parish"), all as defined in R. S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, for a period of five (5) years with a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the net proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be used for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring classroom teaching supplies and equipment, and the remaining net proceeds to be placed in a separate account to be dedicated, allocated and used for the purpose of improving school related facilities and equipment for, and paying maintenance and operating expenses of, the public school system of the Parish (excluding the payment of salaries of School Board members)?

  • YesApproved

    70.7% 2,275 votes

  • No

    29.3% 941 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 2,838 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 378 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,216 votes cast.

VILLAGE OF BASKIN PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR TO APPOINT A MARSHAL WHO SHALL BE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE VILLAGE OF BASKIN.

Village of Baskin, Appt. Marshal to COP - Council

Passed: 30.8% voted yes and 69.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Mayor of the Village of Baskin be authorized to appoint a Marshal who shall be the Chief of Police, said appointment to be confirmed upon the approval of the Council of the Village of Baskin, with the first such appointment to be made and effective at the end of the term of the Marshal/Chief of Police in office at the time of the election on this proposition, in accordance with La. R.S. 33:381.2?

  • Yes

    30.8% 16 votes

  • NoDefeated

    69.2% 36 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 50 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

52 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct