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St. Tammany Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 17, 2009. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 9

Robin Mullett (Republican) won with 84.9% of the vote.

  • Robin Mullett RepublicanElected

    84.9% 653 votes

  • "Randy" Caire RepublicanDefeated

    15.1% 116 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robin Mullett
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 673 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

769 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Slidell Proposition Summary: To authorize not to exceed $10,000,000 of not more than 20-year general obligation bonds of the City of Slidell for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving drainage, streets and bridges, said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes.

City of Slidell, $10,000,000 Bonds - CC - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 56.2% voted yes and 43.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Slidell, State of Louisiana (the "City"), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000), in one or more series, to mature on or before twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding nine percent (9%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving drainage, streets and bridges; which bonds will be general obligations of the City and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    56.2% 439 votes

  • No

    43.8% 342 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 685 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

781 votes cast.

Drainage District No. 4 Proposition (Maintenance and Operation Tax Renewal) Summary: For a five year term, the renewal of a maintenance and operation tax of not more than $96.00 for each 10,000 square feet of each lot and parcel owned with a minimum tax of $96.00 on each lot or parcel owned for providing funds for the maintenance of the levee system, pumping station, pumps, holding ponds, construction of pumping stations, and acquisition of land therefor, and the operation of the District including costs of the pumping station operation staff, salaries of office staff, utilities and fuels, purchase of equipment necessary for the maintenance or operation of the District, contract services, insurance, and personnel, and other matters related thereto or called for by law. The maintenance and operation tax will generate approximately $120,000.00 annually.

Drainage Dist. No. 4, Renewal of Maint./Oper. Tax - BOC - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 89.3% voted yes and 10.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Drainage District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to renew the levy of a maintenance and operation tax for a five year term, subject to renewal for five year terms by special election, on each landowner of record within the District of not more than $96.00 for each 10,000 square feet of each lot and parcel owned, such that the minimum tax on each lot or parcel is equal to that amount which would be levied on the first 10,000 square feet for the maintenance of the levee system, pumping station, pumps, holding ponds, construction of pumping stations and acquisition of land therefore, and the operation of the District including costs of the pumping station operation staff, salaries of office staff, utilities and fuels, purchase of equipment necessary for the maintenance or operation of the District, contract services, insurance, and personnel, and other matters related thereto or called for by law?

  • YesApproved

    89.3% 67 votes

  • No

    10.7% 8 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 74 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

75 votes cast.

Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition (Tax Renewal) Summary: 10 year, 5 mills tax renewal for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 7, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 7, 5 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 65.2% voted yes and 34.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of St. Tammany, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $124,500 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 2010 and ending with the year 2019, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    65.2% 208 votes

  • No

    34.8% 111 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 305 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

319 votes cast.

Recreation District No. 14 Proposition (Bonds) Summary: Authority to issue not exceeding $3,300,000 of not exceeding 20 year general obligation bonds of the District for purchasing, acquiring, constructing and improving parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor, title to which shall be in the public, said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes.

Recreation Dist. No. 14, $3,300,000 Bond - BOC - not exceeding 20 Yrs.

Passed: 80.3% voted yes and 19.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. 14 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of not exceeding Three Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,300,000), to run not exceeding twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum, for the purpose of purchasing, acquiring, constructing and improving parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    80.3% 183 votes

  • No

    19.7% 45 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 191 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 37 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

228 votes cast.

Town of Abita Springs Proposition (Millage) Summary: 10 year, 3 mills property tax of the Town of Abita Springs with (i) 2/3's of the proceeds to be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and supporting parks and playgrounds owned and/or operated by the Town, including equipment, facilities and programs therefor and (ii) 1/3 of the proceeds to be used for providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in the Town of Abita Springs.

Town of Abita Springs, 3 Mills - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 76.0% voted yes and 24.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Abita Springs, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy and collect a tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $56,000 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, with (i) 2/3's of the proceeds to be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and supporting parks and playgrounds owned and/or operated by the Town, including equipment, facilities and programs therefor and (ii) 1/3 of the proceeds to be used for providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in the Town of Abita Springs?

  • YesApproved

    76.0% 95 votes

  • No

    24.0% 30 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 118 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 7 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

125 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct