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 PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NO. 1 (OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH UNIT TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: A 10 YEAR 2 MILL PROPERTY TAX TO BE USED FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE PARISH HEALTH UNIT.
PW PJ - 2 Mill, Prop.#1 - 2 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 85.1% voted yes and 14.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Red River, State of Louisiana, continue to levy a two (2) mill tax on all of the property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $50,000.00 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 operation and maintenance of the Red River Parish Health Unit?
YesApproved
85.1%377 votes
No
14.9%66 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 384 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
443 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND PRESERVING THE PARISH PUBLIC FACILITIES TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: A 10 YEAR 3 MILL PROPERTY TAX TO BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE PARISH, AS WELL AS PRESERVING OF THE PARISH PUBLIC PHYSICAL FACILITIES.
PW PJ - 3 Mill, Prop.#2 - 3 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 83.3% voted yes and 16.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Red River, State of Louisiana levy a three (3) mill tax on all of the property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $75,000.00 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 operation, preserving and maintaining the public physical facilities owned by the Parish of Red River
YesApproved
83.3%358 votes
No
16.7%72 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 372 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
430 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (CONTINUATION AND REDEDICATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.05 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION AND REDEDICATION FOR PAYING THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE FIRE RELATED EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES OF THE TOWN, INCLUDING THE EXPENSE OF PROVIDING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION, SAID TAX TO BE A CONTINUATION AND REDEDICATION OF A TAX AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED THROUGH THE YEAR 2007.
Town of Coushatta - #1, Prop.#1-1.05 Mills (Fire) - Mayor&BOA-10 Yrs.
Passed: 91.4% voted yes and 8.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Coushatta, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy a one and five hundredths (1.05) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Town for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017 (an estimated $8,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for the purpose of paying the maintenance and operating expenses of the fire related equipment and fixtures of the Town, including the expense of providing water for fire protection, said tax to be a continuation and rededication of a tax authorized to be levied through the year 2007 pursuant to an election held on July 19, 1997?
YesApproved
91.4%85 votes
No
8.6%8 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 72 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
93 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 3.15 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR PAYING THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER WORKS OF PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT USED FOR RECREATION PURPOSES IN THE TOWN.
Town of Coushatta - #2, Prop.#2-3.15 Mills (Bldg)- Mayor&BOA-10 Yrs.
Passed: 87.2% voted yes and 12.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Coushatta, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy a three and fifteen hundredths (3.15) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Town for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017 (an estimated $24,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for the purpose of paying the maintenance and operating expenses of public buildings and other works of permanent public improvement used for recreation purposes in the Town?
YesApproved
87.2%82 votes
No
12.8%12 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 73 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
94 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 3 (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 1.05 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR IMPROVING THE STREETS IN THE TOWN, AND FOR THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF.
Town of Coushatta - #3, Prop.#3-1.05 Mills(Streets) Mayor&BOA-10 Yrs.
Passed: 88.2% voted yes and 11.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Coushatta, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy one and five hundredths (1.05) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Town for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017 (an estimated $8,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for the purpose of improving the streets in the Town, and for the maintenance thereof, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
88.2%82 votes
No
11.8%11 votes
By precinct in Red River 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 72 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.