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Lafourche Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 20, 2007, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Sheriff

Craig Webre (Republican) won with 64.7% of the vote.

  • Craig Webre RepublicanElected

    64.7% 17,722 votes

  • Craig Jaccuzzo DemocratDefeated

    23.1% 6,325 votes

  • Chester Douglas DemocratDefeated

    6.5% 1,784 votes

  • Larry Benoit DemocratDefeated

    4.3% 1,181 votes

  • Louis "Smitty" Smith, Jr. No partyDefeated

    1.4% 380 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Craig Webre
Craig Jaccuzzo
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 22,915 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,477 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

27,392 votes cast.

Parish President

Charlotte Randolph (Republican) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • Charlotte Randolph RepublicanElected

    56.7% 15,143 votes

  • Tommy Lasseigne DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 11,555 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charlotte Randolph
Tommy Lasseigne
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 22,296 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,402 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

26,698 votes cast.

Council Member, District 1

Jerry Jones (Democrat) won with 52.1% of the vote.

  • Jerry Jones DemocratElected

    52.1% 902 votes

  • Tyrone Brown Williams DemocratDefeated

    47.9% 828 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jerry Jones
Tyrone Brown Williams
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,617 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 113 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,730 votes cast.

Council Member, District 3

Louis Richard (Republican) won with 63.5% of the vote.

  • Louis Richard RepublicanElected

    63.5% 2,519 votes

  • "Stan" Silverii DemocratDefeated

    30.5% 1,211 votes

  • Westley Annis No partyDefeated

    5.9% 235 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Louis Richard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,325 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 640 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,965 votes cast.

Council Member, District 4

Joseph "Joe" Fertitta (Republican) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • Joseph "Joe" Fertitta RepublicanElected

    57.5% 2,062 votes

  • Michael "Mike" Tardo DemocratDefeated

    30.3% 1,088 votes

  • Carla Dion RepublicanDefeated

    12.2% 437 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Joseph "Joe" Fertitta
Michael "Mike" Tardo
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,199 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 388 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,587 votes cast.

Council Member, District 5

No one got a majority, so "Matt" Matherne (Other party) and Mark Atzenhoffer (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • "Matt" Matherne Other partyIn runoff

    36.7% 831 votes

  • Mark Atzenhoffer RepublicanIn runoff

    33.8% 765 votes

  • Peggy Guidroz DemocratDefeated

    16.7% 377 votes

  • Albert L. Martin, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    12.8% 289 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Matt" Matherne
Mark Atzenhoffer
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,149 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 113 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,262 votes cast.

Council Member, District 7

No one got a majority, so L. Phillip Gouaux (Democrat) and Ernest P. Boudreaux, Sr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • L. Phillip Gouaux DemocratIn runoff

    49.4% 1,303 votes

  • Ernest P. Boudreaux, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    29.7% 783 votes

  • Horace "Pete" Adams No partyDefeated

    20.9% 551 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
L. Phillip Gouaux
Horace "Pete" Adams
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,374 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 263 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,637 votes cast.

Council Member, District 8

No one got a majority, so Rodney Doucet (Democrat) and "Kris" Gaudet (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Rodney Doucet DemocratIn runoff

    43.1% 1,338 votes

  • "Kris" Gaudet RepublicanIn runoff

    27.1% 840 votes

  • Alces P. Adams No partyDefeated

    18.0% 559 votes

  • John "Beaver" Griffin, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    8.4% 260 votes

  • James Dantin No partyDefeated

    3.4% 104 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rodney Doucet
"Kris" Gaudet
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,960 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 1,141 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,101 votes cast.

Council Member, District 9

Daniel Lorraine (Democrat) won with 63.5% of the vote.

  • Daniel Lorraine DemocratElected

    63.5% 1,882 votes

  • Billy "on the bayou" Cheramie DemocratDefeated

    36.5% 1,082 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Daniel Lorraine
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,531 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 433 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,964 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 21st Senatorial District

"Butch" Gautreaux (Democrat) won with 71.0% of the vote.

This race covers 5 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Butch" Gautreaux 65.7%, Clayton D. Diaz 34.3%.

  • "Butch" Gautreaux DemocratElected

    71.0% 25,348 votes

  • Clayton D. Diaz RepublicanDefeated

    29.0% 10,372 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Butch" Gautreaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,011 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 1,076 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

35,720 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Butch" GautreauxClayton D. DiazTurnout
Assumption Parish81.4%6,80518.6%1,553
Lafourche Parish65.7%1,37234.3%715
St. Martin Parish68.8%29731.3%135
St. Mary Parish74.6%10,86525.4%3,691
Terrebonne Parish58.4%6,00941.6%4,278

State Representative, 53rd Representative District

Damon Baldone (Democrat) won with 57.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Damon Baldone 62.7%, Wallace Ellender 37.3%.

  • Damon Baldone DemocratElected

    57.2% 6,340 votes

  • Wallace Ellender RepublicanDefeated

    42.8% 4,739 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Damon Baldone
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 141 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,079 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDamon BaldoneWallace EllenderTurnout
Lafourche Parish62.7%8937.3%53
Terrebonne Parish57.2%6,25142.8%4,686

State Representative, 54th Representative District

No one got a majority, so Mitchell "Mitch" Theriot (Republican) and Jerry "Truck" Gisclair (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Mitchell "Mitch" Theriot 37.6%, Jerry "Truck" Gisclair 33.5%, John "T John" Melancon, Jr. 28.9%.

  • Mitchell "Mitch" Theriot RepublicanIn runoff

    36.9% 4,797 votes

  • Jerry "Truck" Gisclair DemocratIn runoff

    33.8% 4,397 votes

  • John "T John" Melancon, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    29.4% 3,821 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mitchell "Mitch" Theriot
Jerry "Truck" Gisclair
John "T John" Melancon, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,517 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 2,048 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

13,015 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMitchell "Mitch" TheriotJerry "Truck" GisclairJohn "T John" Melancon, Jr.Turnout
Jefferson Parish15.3%6941.6%18743.1%194
Lafourche Parish37.6%4,72833.5%4,21028.9%3,627

State Representative, 55th Representative District

No one got a majority, so Jerome "Dee" Richard (No party) and Michael "Mike" Matherne (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Jerome "Dee" Richard No partyIn runoff

    40.7% 5,562 votes

  • Michael "Mike" Matherne DemocratIn runoff

    24.6% 3,369 votes

  • "Jay" Caillouet DemocratDefeated

    24.6% 3,367 votes

  • Alfred "Al" Carter RepublicanDefeated

    10.1% 1,375 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jerome "Dee" Richard
Michael "Mike" Matherne
"Jay" Caillouet
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 11,309 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 2,364 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

13,673 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Lafourche Parish

Attorney General

No one got a majority, so James D. "Buddy" Caldwell (Democrat) and Royal Alexander (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 41.6%, Royal Alexander 22.8%, Charles C. Foti, Jr. 35.6%.

  • James D. "Buddy" Caldwell DemocratIn runoff

    35.6% 434,507 votes

  • Royal Alexander RepublicanIn runoff

    32.4% 395,498 votes

  • Charles C. Foti, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    31.9% 389,300 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James D. "Buddy" Caldwell
Royal Alexander
Charles C. Foti, Jr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,582 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,328 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,219,305 votes cast.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry

No one got a majority, so "Bob" Odom (Democrat) and Mike Strain (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Bob" Odom 43.8%, Mike Strain 34.8%, Wayne Carter 16.3%, Don Johnson 5.1%.

  • "Bob" Odom DemocratIn runoff

    41.3% 505,504 votes

  • Mike Strain RepublicanIn runoff

    40.5% 494,760 votes

  • Wayne Carter RepublicanDefeated

    12.5% 152,893 votes

  • Don Johnson RepublicanDefeated

    5.7% 69,470 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bob" Odom
Mike Strain
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,576 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,323 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,222,627 votes cast.

Commissioner of Insurance

"Jim" Donelon (Republican) won with 50.9% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Jim" Donelon 49.6%, James "Jim" Crowley 37.1%, Robert Lansden 7.8%, Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale 5.4%.

  • "Jim" Donelon RepublicanElected

    50.9% 606,196 votes

  • James "Jim" Crowley DemocratDefeated

    35.6% 423,986 votes

  • Robert Lansden RepublicanDefeated

    8.9% 105,991 votes

  • Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale RepublicanDefeated

    4.6% 55,350 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jim" Donelon
James "Jim" Crowley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,250 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,266 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,191,523 votes cast.

Governor

"Bobby" Jindal (Republican) won with 53.9% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Bobby" Jindal 57.1%, Walter J. Boasso 15.2%, John Georges 18.1%, Foster Campbell 7.5%.

  • "Bobby" Jindal RepublicanElected

    53.9% 699,275 votes

  • Walter J. Boasso DemocratDefeated

    17.5% 226,476 votes

  • John Georges No partyDefeated

    14.4% 186,682 votes

  • Foster Campbell DemocratDefeated

    12.5% 161,665 votes

8 other candidates: 1.8% together
Mary Volentine Smith Democrat0.5%5,868
B. Alexandrenko Other party0.4%4,791
Anthony "Tony G" Gentile Other party0.3%3,372
T. Lee Horne III Libertarian0.2%2,648
Sheldon Forest No party0.2%2,323
M. V. "Vinny" Mendoza Democrat0.2%2,080
Hardy Parkerson Democrat0.1%1,666
Arthur D. "Jim" Nichols No party0.1%994

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bobby" Jindal
Walter J. Boasso
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 23,042 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,493 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,297,840 votes cast.

Lieutenant Governor

"Mitch" Landrieu (Democrat) won with 56.6% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Mitch" Landrieu 62.5%, "Sammy" Kershaw 28.4%, Gary J. Beard 6.2%, Norris "Spanky" Gros, Jr. 1.8%.

  • "Mitch" Landrieu DemocratElected

    56.6% 701,887 votes

  • "Sammy" Kershaw RepublicanDefeated

    30.3% 375,727 votes

  • Gary J. Beard RepublicanDefeated

    10.6% 130,876 votes

  • Norris "Spanky" Gros, Jr. No partyDefeated

    1.3% 15,965 votes

  • Thomas D. Kates No partyDefeated

    1.3% 15,555 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Mitch" Landrieu
"Sammy" Kershaw
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 22,237 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,435 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,240,010 votes cast.

Secretary of State

"Jay" Dardenne (Republican) won with 63.3% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 58.3%, "R." Wooley 36.1%, Scott Lewis 5.6%.

  • "Jay" Dardenne RepublicanElected

    63.3% 757,821 votes

  • "R." Wooley DemocratDefeated

    31.3% 374,199 votes

  • Scott Lewis Other partyDefeated

    5.4% 64,723 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jay" Dardenne
"R." Wooley
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,203 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,247 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,196,743 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10-YEAR 16-MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FACILITIES, FOR PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICE.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 6, 16 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 67.6% voted yes and 32.4% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Yes 64.7%, No 35.3%.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Terrebonne and the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a sixteen (16) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $465,000 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, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, for purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting or emergency medical service equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service?

  • YesApproved

    67.6% 575 votes

  • No

    32.4% 275 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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 101 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

850 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Lafourche Parish64.7%6635.3%36
Terrebonne Parish68.0%50932.0%239

NORTH LAFOURCHE CONSERVATION, LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 7 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR NORTH LAFOURCHE CONSERVATION, LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING NECESSARY LEVEES, LEVEE DRAINAGE, FLOOD PROTECTION, HURRICANE FLOOD PROTECTION AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO.

N.Lafx Consv., Levee/Drn., 7 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.8% voted yes and 30.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District (the "District") be authorized to levy a special tax of seven (7) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018 (an estimated $1,260,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of constructing and maintaining necessary levees, levee drainage, flood protection, hurricane flood protection and for all other purposes incidental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    69.8% 11,860 votes

  • No

    30.2% 5,124 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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 14,416 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,568 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

16,984 votes cast.

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE PARISH OF LAFOURCHE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AS IT PERTAINS TO CLASSIFIED LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES, LEGISLATIVE CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS, AND TERMS OF OFFICE FOR COUNCIL CLERK AND INTERNAL AUDITOR AND ENACTING CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Parishwide, HRC Amendment - Re. Legislative Employees

Passed: 58.6% voted yes and 41.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Article III Organization, Structure and Distribution of Powers and Functions, Section 2 The Legislative Branch, J. Legislative Employees, Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Page 5) state: "1. Council Clerk The Council shall appoint a Council Clerk by resolution. The Clerk shall give notice of Council meetings to its members and the public, keep the minutes of its proceedings, be official secretary of the Council and Custodian of Records for the Legislative Branch, and perform such other duties as are assigned to the office by this Charter or by the Council. The Council may remove the Clerk by a resolution adopted by a favorable two-thirds (2/3) vote of at least six (6) of its voting members. 2. Council Internal Auditor The Council may appoint an Internal Auditor by resolution. The Internal Auditor shall be responsible for reporting to the Council on budgetary and financial matters relating to the Parish and perform such other duties as are assigned to the office by the Council. The Council may remove the Internal Auditor by a resolution adopted by a favorable two-thirds (2/3) vote of at least six (6) of its voting members. 3. Council Employees The Council may hire or remove any unclassified clerical employees that may be necessary to assist the Council Clerk and Internal Auditor in carrying out their duties. If a Council clerical employee is determined by ordinance to be classified, the Council Clerk shall appoint or dismiss the employee as provided for in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 4. Terms of Employment of Council Employees All unclassified Council employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. 5. Salaries of Council Employees The Council shall fix the salaries of all unclassified Council employees by ordinance, unless the salary or salaries previously have been fixed in the operating budget. The salaries of all classified Council employees shall be fixed by the Council Clerk as provided for in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations" and shall C be added to Article IV Civil Service Department, Section 3 Appointment and Dismissal of Parish Civil Service Employees, (Page 14), said paragraph C to read as follows: "C. All appointments and dismissals of classified employees in the Legislative Branch of the Parish shall be made by the Council Clerk as provided for in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations."?

  • YesApproved

    58.6% 12,814 votes

  • No

    41.4% 9,060 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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 17,937 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 3,937 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

21,874 votes cast.

RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 11 PROPOSITION (RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.73 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN AND FOR RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 11.

Recreation Dist. No. 11, 4.73 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 60.4% voted yes and 39.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. 11 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a four and seventy three-hundredths (4.73) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $67,000 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, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating recreational facilities in and for the District?

  • YesApproved

    60.4% 935 votes

  • No

    39.6% 612 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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 1,444 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 103 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,547 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5.09 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING LEVEES IN THE TOWN.

Town of Golden Meadow, Prop.#1-5.09 Mill-Mayor/Council Levees-10 Yrs

Passed: 77.6% voted yes and 22.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Golden Meadow, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy a special tax of five and nine hundredths (5.09) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $36,000 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 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining levees in the Town of Golden Meadow?

  • YesApproved

    77.6% 558 votes

  • No

    22.4% 161 votes

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  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 606 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 113 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

719 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5.09 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR MAINTAINING DRAINAGE WORKS IN THE TOWN.

Town of Golden Meadow, Prop.#2-5.09 Mill-Mayor/Council Drainage 10Yr

Passed: 74.2% voted yes and 25.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Golden Meadow, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy a special tax of five and nine hundredths (5.09) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $36,000 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 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining drainage works in the Town of Golden Meadow?

  • YesApproved

    74.2% 532 votes

  • No

    25.8% 185 votes

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Shows the 604 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 113 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

717 votes cast.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Proh.redct.salary suppl.law enf./fire officer

Passed: 59.0% voted for and 41.0% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: For 58.9%, Against 41.1%.

  • ForApproved

    59.0% 675,775 votes

  • Against

    41.0% 469,006 votes

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Shows the 19,833 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,189 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,144,781 votes cast.

Amendment 2

Suppl. uniform pay plans police/fire agencies

Passed: 56.2% voted for and 43.8% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: For 56.4%, Against 43.6%.

  • ForApproved

    56.2% 628,854 votes

  • Against

    43.8% 489,384 votes

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Shows the 19,314 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,120 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,118,238 votes cast.

Amendment 3

State retirement - additional funds - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 58.0% voted for and 42.0% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: For 58.1%, Against 41.9%.

  • ForApproved

    58.0% 635,324 votes

  • Against

    42.0% 459,322 votes

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Shows the 18,909 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,061 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,094,646 votes cast.

Amendment 4

Exempt consigned jewelry ad valorem prop. tax

Passed: 44.3% voted for and 55.7% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: For 44.6%, Against 55.4%.

  • For

    44.3% 490,460 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 615,781 votes

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Shows the 19,127 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 4,084 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,106,241 votes cast.

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