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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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Jefferson Davis 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 (SCHOOL BOARD SALES AND USE TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1% SALES AND USE TAX RENEWAL TO SUPPLEMENT OTHER REVENUES AVAILABLE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES OF TEACHERS IN THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THE PARISH, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF TEACHERS' BENEFITS; FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES OF OTHER PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD IN ADDITION TO TEACHERS, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS; AND FOR PAYING THE EXPENSES OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Parishwide, 1% S&U - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 90.9% voted yes and 9.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Section 2721.6 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (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 Parish of Jefferson Davis, in the manner provided by State law, for a period of ten (10) years from December 1, 2007, 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 to supplement other revenues available to the School Board for the payment of salaries of teachers in the public elementary and secondary schools of the Parish, including the payment of teachers' benefits; for the payment of salaries of other personnel employed by the School Board in addition to teachers, including the payment of employees' benefits; and for paying the expenses of operating and maintaining public schools?

  • YesApproved

    90.9% 1,284 votes

  • No

    9.1% 128 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 1,333 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 79 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,412 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct