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Lafourche 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

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 OF THE PARISH OF TERREBONNE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO LEVY A 10 YEAR 16-MILLS TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FACILITIES, FOR PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICE.

Fire Protect. Dist. No. 5, 16 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 73.4% voted yes and 26.6% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Yes 100.0%, No 0.0%.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a special tax of sixteen (16) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, for purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting or emergency medical service equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service?

  • YesApproved

    73.4% 204 votes

  • No

    26.6% 74 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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 5 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

278 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Lafourche Parish100.0%50.0%0
Terrebonne Parish72.9%19927.1%74

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 PROPOSITION (PARCEL FEE) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO LEVY A 10 YEAR, $48.00 PARCEL FEE FOR ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING TRAINING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AND TO PAY THE SALARIES AND RELATED EXPENSES OF PERSONNEL EMPLOYED TO PERFORM THE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT AND THE MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES OF THE DISTRICT.

Fire Protection Dist. #6, $48.00 Parcel Fee - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 13.4% voted yes and 86.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect annually for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006, a fee of Forty-Eight Dollars ($48.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, a residential or commercial structure, regardless of the structure's being occupied or unoccupied (commercial structures which are composed of multiple buildings either for commercial or residential use shall be assessed per business or per residential occupancy), for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining training facilities and equipment and to pay the salaries and related expenses of personnel employed to perform the administrative duties of the District and the maintenance of buildings, equipment and fire suppression services of the District?

  • Yes

    13.4% 120 votes

  • NoDefeated

    86.6% 776 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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 886 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

896 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct