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Natchitoches Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 21, 2007. 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 (PARISH PUBLIC BUILDINGS MILLAGE) (RENEWAL) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY A 10 YEAR, 3-MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE PARISH.

Parishwide, 3 Mill (Pub. Bldg.) - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.4% voted yes and 29.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $487,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of maintaining and operating public buildings in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    70.4% 1,516 votes

  • No

    29.6% 636 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 1,973 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 179 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,152 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (PARISH HEALTH UNIT MILLAGE) (RENEWAL) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY A 10 YEAR, 3-MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING PUBLIC HEALTH UNITS IN THE PARISH.

Parishwide, 3 Mills (Health Unit) - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 75.4% voted yes and 24.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $487,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating public health units in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    75.4% 1,658 votes

  • No

    24.6% 540 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 2,013 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 185 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,198 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (PARISH LIBRARY MILLAGE) (RENEWAL) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY A 10-YEAR, 8-MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, RENOVATING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE PARISH, INCLUDING AUTOMATION AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, LIBRARY MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS.

Parishwide, 8 Mill (Library) - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 81.4% voted yes and 18.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of eight (8) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $1,299,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, renovating, maintaining and/or operating public libraries in the Parish, including automation and other equipment, library materials and furnishings therefor?

  • YesApproved

    81.4% 1,813 votes

  • No

    18.6% 415 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 2,044 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 184 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,228 votes cast.

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 40 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) (RENEWAL) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY A 10-YEAR, 5-MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN ROAD DISTRICT NO. 40.

Road District No. 40, 5 Mill - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 68.7% voted yes and 31.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 40 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $490,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of constructing, improving and maintaining public roads and highways in the District?

  • YesApproved

    68.7% 904 votes

  • No

    31.3% 412 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 1,241 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 75 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,316 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct