On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PARISH SENIOR CITIZENS' PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADMINISTERED BY THE LAFOURCHE COUNCIL ON AGING, INC./AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
PW PC - 2 Mills, 2 Mills - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 51.6% voted yes and 48.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of two (2) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $1,020,000 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, to provide funding for parish senior citizens' programs and services administered by the Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc./Area Agency on Aging, including administrative costs incurred in connection therewith?
YesApproved
51.6%1,908 votes
No
48.4%1,792 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
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,208 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 492 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,700 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (TAX REDEDICATION AND CONTINUANCE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5.41 MILLS PROPERTY TAX REDEDICATION AND CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND/OR SUPPORTING PUBLIC FACILITIES, WORKS AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PARISH, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS AND SUPPLIES, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES IN THE PERCENTAGES SET FORTH: I. 31% - DRAINAGE WORKS AND FACILITIES, II. 51% - PUBLIC HEALTH, INCLUDING PUBLIC HEALTH UNITS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AND SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE PARISH, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF SAID PERCENTAGE SHALL BE BUDGETED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PURPOSES, AND III. 18% - LIBRARY FACILITIES.
PW PC - 5.41 Mills, 5.41 Mills (Maintenance) - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 52.9% voted yes and 47.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of five and forty-one hundredths (5.41) mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $2,759,000 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 acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and/or supporting public facilities, works and/or improvements in the Parish, including equipment, furnishings and supplies, for the following purposes in the percentages set forth: I. 31% - drainage works and facilities, II. 51% - public health, including public health units, buildings, services and activities and senior citizen programs and services, and public buildings (other than library facilities), provided, however, at least one-half of said percentage shall be budgeted for public health purposes, and III. 18% - library facilities, said Tax to be a rededication and continuation of the Tax authorized to be levied through the year 2008, pursuant to an election held on November 3, 1998, and partially rededicated pursuant to an election held on November 2, 2004?
YesApproved
52.9%1,937 votes
No
47.1%1,725 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
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,170 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 492 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,662 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (CHARTER AMENDMENT) SUMMARY: AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE PARISH OF LAFOURCHE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DISCUSSION WITH OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND ENACTING CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
PW PC - HRC Admendment, HRC Admendment - Parish Council
Passed: 36.2% voted yes and 63.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Article III Organization, Structure and Distribution of Powers and Functions, Section 2 The Legislative Branch, K. Prohibitions, Paragraph 3 (Page 5 and 6) state: "3. Discussion with Officers and Employees of the Executive Branch Except for the purpose of investigations conducted pursuant to Article III, Section 2, Paragraph I, the voting members of the Council shall have a mandatory duty not to give any orders or directives to any officer, department head, employee, or independent contractor of the Parish who is under the direction or supervision of the executive branch. This provision is not intended to prohibit a voting member of the Council from discussing a problem, voicing a concern, asking questions, or transmitting a complaint to the President, the Administrator, department heads, or any employee, contractor, board member, engineer, architect, or any other provider of goods or services."?
Yes
36.2%1,334 votes
NoDefeated
63.8%2,347 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
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,193 votes cast at the polls in 67 precincts. The 488 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,681 votes cast.
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.
Road District No. 1, 5 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 53.9% voted yes and 46.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,210,000 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 acquiring, constructing, improving and maintaining public roads and bridges within the District, including the necessary equipment
YesApproved
53.9%1,610 votes
No
46.1%1,376 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
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,549 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 437 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.