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Franklin Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 5, 2007. 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 WINNSBORO PROPOSITION (.5% SALES TAX) SUMMARY: THE AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO TO LEVY A .5% SALES AND USE TAX FOR 10 YEARS TO BE USED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND/OR REPAIR OF PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, INCLUDING RELATED DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES, AND THE ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH PURPOSES.

City of Winnsboro, .5% S&U - Mayor and City Council - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 76.8% voted yes and 23.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-half percent (.5%) (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 City, all as defined by law, for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the first levy of the Tax, 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 improvement, maintenance, and/or repair of public streets within the corporate limits of the City, including related drainage and utilities and the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of equipment for such purpose. It is estimated (as of the date of this proposition) that the amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for the first year will be approximately $628,000?

  • YesApproved

    76.8% 427 votes

  • No

    23.2% 129 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 467 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 89 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

556 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 15 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR RENOVATING, IMPROVING, OPERATING, REPAIRING AND/OR SUPPORTING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS.

Parishwide, Prop.#1 - 15 Mill - SB - 10 Yr.

Passed: 57.9% voted yes and 42.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Franklin Parish School District of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016 (an estimated $783,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for the purpose of renovating, improving, operating, repairing and/or supporting schools and school related facilities, equipment and programs?

  • YesApproved

    57.9% 1,814 votes

  • No

    42.1% 1,318 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 2,698 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 434 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,132 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR 10 YEARS FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND/OR RENOVATING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL-RELATED FACILITIES IN FRANKLIN PARISH.

Parishwide, Prop.#2 - 1/2% S&U - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 59.5% voted yes and 40.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "School Board"), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-half of one per cent (1/2%) (the "Tax"), for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the first levy, 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 Franklin Parish (the "Parish"), all as defined by law (an estimated $940,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) 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 purpose of constructing, improving and/or renovating schools and school related facilities in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    59.5% 1,846 votes

  • No

    40.5% 1,258 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 2,678 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 426 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,104 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct