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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 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

CITY OF GRETNA PROPOSITION SUMMARY: TO RENEW THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX OF FIVE (5.0) MILLS ON THE DOLLAR ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2007 AND ENDING WITH THE YEAR 2016, BOTH INCLUSIVE, FOR THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF FIRE PROTECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF GRETNA.

City of Gretna, 5 Mill - Mayor & City Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 91.7% voted yes and 8.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew the levy of a special tax of five (5.0) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, both inclusive, for the object and purpose of fire protection within the City of Gretna?

  • YesApproved

    91.7% 487 votes

  • No

    8.3% 44 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 525 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

531 votes cast.

GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING OR OPERATING STRUCTURES, FACILITIES AND SERVICES (INCLUDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) FOR THE PORT AUTHORIZED BY LAW.

Grand Isle Port Comm., 5 Mill Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 38.4% voted yes and 61.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Grand Isle Port Commission levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Port Area for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating structures, facilities and services (including economic development) for the Port authorized by law?

  • Yes

    38.4% 89 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.6% 143 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 198 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 34 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

232 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct