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West Baton Rouge 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 SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING 1.75 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT IN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE.

Parishwide, 1.75 Mill - Parish Council - 10 Yr.

Passed: 63.9% voted yes and 36.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, of a 1.75 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2007, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2016, for the purpose of continuing the maintenance, operation and capital expenditures necessary for the Public Health Unit in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    63.9% 341 votes

  • No

    36.1% 193 votes

By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 485 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 49 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

534 votes cast.

WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10-YEAR 3.23 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING WATER WORKS FOR WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO. 1.

Water Works Dist. No. 1, 3.23 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 73.8% voted yes and 26.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Board of Commissioners of Water Works District No. 1 of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of Three and 23/100 (3.23) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation 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, inclusive, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining works of permanent public improvement within said District, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    73.8% 45 votes

  • No

    26.2% 16 votes

By precinct in West Baton Rouge 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 57 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

61 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct