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TOWN OF DELHI PROPOSITIONS (1/2% SALES TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF A 1/2% SALES TAX FOR 10 YEARS, FOR THE TOWN OF DELHI, AT LEAST $60,000 OF ANNUAL REVENUES FOR MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND ADDITIONS TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND THE BALANCE TO BE USED FOR STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, BRIDGES, STREET LIGHTING FACILITIES, GARBAGE COLLECTION, POLICE DEPARTMENT STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FIRE DEPARTMENT STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRE ENGINES), PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND AIRPORT FACILITIES, INCLUDING NECESSARY LAND, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS FOR THE AFORESAID PUBLIC WORKS, SUBJECT TO FUNDING INTO BONDS.
Town of Delhi - #1, Prop.#1- 1/2% Sales Tax - Mayor&BOA - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 78.5% voted yes and 21.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Delhi, 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, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") for an additional period of ten (10) years, commencing November 1, 2010, 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 $215,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) 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 providing funds of at least $60,000 per year for maintenance, operation and additions to recreational facilities in the Town, with the balance each year to be used for the purposes of opening, constructing, paving, resurfacing, improving and/or maintaining streets, alleys, sidewalks and bridges; constructing, acquiring, extending, improving, renovating and/or maintaining street lighting facilities, garbage collection, police department stations and equipment, public buildings, fire department stations and equipment (including fire engines), public parks and recreational facilities and airport facilities; and purchasing and acquiring the necessary land, equipment and furnishings for the aforesaid public works, buildings, improvements and facilities, or for anyone or more of said purposes, title to which shall be in the public; and shall the Town be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued from time to time for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, extending and/or improving capital improvements and facilities for the Town, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other authority?
YesApproved
78.5%124 votes
No
21.5%34 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 142 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
158 votes cast.
TOWN OF DELHI PROPOSITIONS (1% SALES TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF A 1% SALES TAX FOR 10 YEARS, FOR THE TOWN OF DELHI, FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING STREETS, DRAINAGE AND OTHER CAPITAL FACILITIES OF THE TOWN, SUBJECT TO FUNDING INTO BONDS.
Town of Delhi - #2, Prop.#2- 1% Sales Tax - Mayor&BOA - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 78.1% voted yes and 21.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Delhi, 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, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") for an additional period of ten (10) years, commencing January 1, 2010, 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 $430,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) 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, improving, maintaining and operating streets, drainage and other capital facilities of the Town, title to which shall be in the public; and shall the Town be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued from time to time for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, extending and/or improving capital improvements and facilities for the Town, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other authority?
YesApproved
78.1%121 votes
No
21.9%34 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 139 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.