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Lincoln Parish

Local election results for Saturday, March 8, 2008. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 4.94 MILL PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 OR FOR THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF.

Consolidated Sch. Dist.#1, Parishwide -Prop.#1 - 4.94 Mill - SB - 10 Yr.

Passed: 82.3% voted yes and 17.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of four and ninety four hundredths (4.94) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,100,700 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 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of constructing, equipping and/or improving school buildings in the District or for the maintenance thereof?

  • YesApproved

    82.3% 1,909 votes

  • No

    17.7% 411 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 2,181 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 139 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,320 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 4.94 MILL PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR OPERATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1.

Consolidated Sch. Dist.#1, Parishwide -Prop.#2 - 4.94 Mill - SB - 10 Yr.

Passed: 81.6% voted yes and 18.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of four and ninety four hundredths (4.94) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,100,700 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 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of giving additional support for operation of public schools in the District?

  • YesApproved

    81.6% 1,876 votes

  • No

    18.4% 423 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 2,157 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 142 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,299 votes cast.

DUBACH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 3.25 MILL PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE SCHOOL FACILITIES OF DUBACH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF UTILITIES.

Dubach School Dist. #5, 3.25 Mill - SB - 10 Yr.

Passed: 80.7% voted yes and 19.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Dubach School District No. 5 of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three and twenty five hundredths (3.25) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $95,000 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 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the school facilities of said District, including, but not limited to, the payment of the costs of utilities?

  • YesApproved

    80.7% 243 votes

  • No

    19.3% 58 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 293 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 8 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

301 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct