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St. Tammany 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

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (LIBRARY) SUMMARY: 25 YEAR, 7.50 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM IN THE PARISH, INCLUDING BRANCHES THEREOF.

Parishwide, 7.50 Mills - Parish Council - 25 Yrs.

Passed: 27.3% voted yes and 72.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of seven and fifty hundredths mills (7.50) on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of twenty-five (25) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2030, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, furnishing, equipping, maintaining and operating the public library system in the Parish, including branches thereof?

  • Yes

    27.3% 2,825 votes

  • NoDefeated

    72.7% 7,507 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,108 votes cast at the polls in 149 precincts. The 224 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,332 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (BONDS) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $5,000,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT FOR PURCHASING, ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, RECREATION CENTERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Recreation District No.14, Prop. #1 - $5,000,000 Gen.Obl.Bond-BOC-20 Yr.

Passed: 49.6% voted yes and 50.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. 14 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), to run twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum, for the purpose of purchasing, acquiring, constructing and improving parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto?

  • Yes

    49.6% 402 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.4% 409 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 791 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

811 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING OR OPERATING PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, RECREATION CENTERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT.

Recreation District No.14, Prop. #2 - 5 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 47.7% voted yes and 52.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. 14 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities in the District, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor?

  • Yes

    47.7% 385 votes

  • NoDefeated

    52.3% 422 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 787 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

807 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct