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Jackson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 19, 2008. 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 (LIBRARY TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 8.94 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL OF THE PARISH OF JACKSON FOR PROVIDING FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND SUPPORT OF THE JACKSON PARISH LIBRARY AND BOOKMOBILE.

PW PJ - 8.94 mills, 8.94 Mills - Library - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 87.4% voted yes and 12.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy an eight and ninety four hundredths (8.94) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $1,430,000 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 providing funds for maintenance, operation (including acquisition of library books, materials, supplies and equipment), construction and support of the Jackson Parish Library and bookmobile in and for the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    87.4% 625 votes

  • No

    12.6% 90 votes

By precinct in Jackson 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 632 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 83 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

715 votes cast.

TOWN OF JONESBORO PROPOSITION (RENEWAL) (STREETS AND DRAINAGE PROPOSAL) (CONTINUATION OF 1% SALES AND USE TAX) SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF A TEN YEAR 1% SALES AND USE TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING OF STREETS AND ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND OPERATION OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES OF THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX BEING SUBJECT TO BEING FUNDED INTO BONDS.

Town of Jonesboro-1% S&U, 1% S&U Tax - Mayor&BOA - 10 Yr.

Passed: 87.9% voted yes and 12.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to levy and collect and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one percent (1%) 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 Town, all as defined by law (an estimated $400,000.00 reasonably expected to be collected at this time from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years commencing August 1, 2009, 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 acquiring, constructing, maintaining, repairing and improving streets and acquiring, constructing, maintaining, repairing, improving and operating drainage facilities in the Town; and shall the Town be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds from time to time for the purposes listed above, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including, but not limited to, Sub-Part F, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950?

  • YesApproved

    87.9% 197 votes

  • No

    12.1% 27 votes

By precinct in Jackson 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 195 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 29 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

224 votes cast.

VILLAGE OF QUITMAN PROPOSITION SUMMARY: A TEN YEAR 1% SALES AND USE TAX FOR ANY LAWFUL CORPORATE PURPOSE, WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX BEING SUBJECT TO BEING FUNDED INTO BONDS.

Village of Quitman-1% S&U, 1% S&U Tax - Mayor&BOA - 10 Yr.

Passed: 50.0% voted yes and 50.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Village of Quitman, State of Louisiana (the "Village"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to levy and collect and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one percent (1%) 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 Village, all as defined by law (an estimated $8,000.00 reasonably expected to be collected at this time from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years commencing January 1, 2009, 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 any lawful corporate purpose; and shall the Village be authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds from time to time for the purposes listed above, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including, but not limited to, Sub-Part F, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950?

  • Yes

    50.0% 12 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.0% 12 votes

By precinct in Jackson 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 24 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

24 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct