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Allen Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 15, 2006. 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 SUMMARY: 1% SALES AND USE TAX TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF (a) PAYING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF DEPUTIES, (b) ACQUIRING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING VEHICLES AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, AND (c) PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS AND TRAINING.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide - 1% S&U - Sheriff

Passed: 50.6% voted yes and 49.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 30 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Chapter 26 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized 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 the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, all as provided by state law, 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 for the purposes of (a) paying the salaries and benefits of deputies, (b) acquiring, operating and maintaining vehicles and communications equipment, and (c) providing additional funding for operations and training?

  • YesApproved

    50.6% 1,719 votes

  • No

    49.4% 1,681 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 3,120 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 280 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,400 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct