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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 21, 2012. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Kenner

Councilman, District 3, City of Kenner

Keith M. Reynaud (Republican) won with 57.4% of the vote.

  • Keith M. Reynaud RepublicanElected

    57.4% 968 votes

  • Mary-Sharon Howland RepublicanDefeated

    42.6% 717 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Keith M. Reynaud
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,543 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 142 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,685 votes cast; 22.1% of the 7,717 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Gretna Proposition (Ambulance) Summary: To renew a special tax of three (3.00) mills on all property subject to taxation in precincts G-1 through G-11 in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, and establish a new tax on all property subject to taxation in the newly annexed portion of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana consisting of precincts G-12 and G-13 all for a period of ten (10) years and all for the object and purpose of maintenance and operation of Ambulance Service in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana that being the same area contained wholly within voting precincts G-1 through G-13.

City of Gretna (Ambulance), 3.00 Mills - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 81.9% voted yes and 18.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew a special tax of three (3.00) mills on all property subject to taxation in precincts G-1 through G-11 in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, and establish a new tax on all property subject to taxation in the newly annexed portion of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, consisting of precincts G-12 and G-13 (an estimated $444,779.79 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), all for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2022, both inclusive for the object and purpose of maintenance and operation of Ambulance Service in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    81.9% 883 votes

  • No

    18.1% 195 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 982 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,078 votes cast; 10.3% of the 10,705 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Gretna Proposition (Police) Summary: To renew a special tax of four (4.00) mills on all property subject to taxation in precincts G-1 through G-11 in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, and establish a new tax on all property subject to taxation in the newly annexed portion of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana consisting of precincts G-12 and G-13 all for a period of ten (10) years and all for the object and purpose of maintaining existing City Police Department manpower levels and to provide funding for unanticipated increases in retirement and insurance cost for the City Police Department in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana that being the same area contained wholly within voting precincts G-1 through G-13.

City of Gretna (Police), 4.00 Mills - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 80.8% voted yes and 19.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew a special tax of four (4.00) mills on all property subject to taxation in precincts G-1 through G-11 in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, and establish a new tax on all property subject to taxation in the newly annexed portion of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, consisting of precincts G-12 and G-13 (an estimated $593,039.72 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), all for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2022, both inclusive for the object and purpose of maintaining existing City Police Department manpower levels and to provide funding for unanticipated increases in retirement and insurance cost for the City Police Department in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    80.8% 869 votes

  • No

    19.2% 207 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 982 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 94 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,076 votes cast; 10.3% of the 10,705 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Gretna Proposition (Recreation) Summary: To renew a special tax of two and four-tenths (2.4) mills on all property subject to taxation in precincts G-1 through G-11 in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, and establish a new tax on all property subject to taxation in the newly annexed portion of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana consisting of precincts G-12 and G-13, all for a period of ten (10) years and all for the object and purpose of maintenance and operation of the Recreation Department in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, that being the same area contained wholly within voting Precincts G-1 through G-13.

City of Gretna (Recreation), 2.4 Mills - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 77.4% voted yes and 22.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew a special tax of two and four-tenths (2.4) mills on all property subject to taxation in precincts G-1 through G-11 in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, and establish a new tax on all property subject to taxation in the newly annexed portion of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, consisting of precincts G-12 and G-13 (an estimated $355,823.83 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), all for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2022, both inclusive for the object and purpose of maintenance and operation of the Recreation Department in the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    77.4% 838 votes

  • No

    22.6% 244 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 987 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 95 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,082 votes cast; 10.3% of the 10,705 registered voters in the area turned out.

Community Center and Playground District No. 16 Proposition Summary: To authorize the continuation of the levy and collection of ten (10) mills property tax for 10 years, beginning in 2012, for acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating the recreational and other community facilities in the District, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $343,336.

Com. Ctr. & Playgr. Dist.#16, 10 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 82.5% voted yes and 17.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Community Center and Playground District No. 16 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue the levy and collection of a tax of ten (10) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2012, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $343,336, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating the recreational and other community facilities in said District?

  • YesApproved

    82.5% 85 votes

  • No

    17.5% 18 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 92 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

103 votes cast; 11.4% of the 957 registered voters in the area turned out.

Consolidated Garbage District No. 1 Proposition Summary: Authority to continue the levy and collection of 4 mills property tax for 10 years, beginning in 2012, for acquiring, constructing, providing, maintaining and operating garbage collection and disposal facilities and other necessary related functions in the District, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $9,454,643.

Consolidated Garbage Dist.#1, 4 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 73.1% voted yes and 26.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Consolidated Garbage District No. 1 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue the levy and collection of a tax of four (4) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2012, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $9,454,643 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, providing, maintaining and operating the District's garbage collection and disposal facilities and other necessary related functions?

  • YesApproved

    73.1% 8,608 votes

  • No

    26.9% 3,170 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 10,786 votes cast at the polls in 207 precincts. The 992 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,778 votes cast; 6.0% of the 202,850 registered voters in the area turned out.

East Bank Consolidated Special Service Fire Protection District Proposition Summary: To authorize the continuation of the levy and collection of twenty-five (25) mills property tax for 10 years, beginning in 2012, for acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating fire protection facilities and equipment for the District, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $35,375,192.

E. Bank Cons. Spec. Srv. FPD, 25 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 79.2% voted yes and 20.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall East Bank Consolidated Special Service Fire Protection District of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue the levy and collection of a tax of twenty-five (25) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2012, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $35,375,192, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating the District's fire protection facilities and equipment?

  • YesApproved

    79.2% 5,021 votes

  • No

    20.8% 1,316 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 5,789 votes cast at the polls in 106 precincts. The 548 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,337 votes cast; 7.5% of the 86,570 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 3 Proposition Summary: To authorize the continuation of the levy and collection of twenty (20) mills property tax for 10 years, beginning in 2012, for acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating fire protection facilities and equipment for the District, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $2,774,196.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 3, 20 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 82.8% voted yes and 17.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue the levy and collection of a tax of twenty (20) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2012, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $2,774,196, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating the District's fire protection facilities and equipment?

  • YesApproved

    82.8% 1,400 votes

  • No

    17.2% 290 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,586 votes cast at the polls in 26 precincts. The 104 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,690 votes cast; 8.9% of the 19,258 registered voters in the area turned out.

Law Enforcement District Proposition (1/4% Sales Tax Renewal) Summary: 1/4% sales and use tax renewal to be levied in perpetuity with the proceeds to be used for paying salaries and benefits of law enforcement personnel, including the addition of new law enforcement personnel; paying the cost of training for law enforcement personnel; funding juvenile and narcotics programs; paying the cost of constructing, acquiring, improving and/or maintaining other law enforcement facilities; paying the cost of acquiring and maintaining equipment therefor; and restoring operating reserves and providing additional funding for the Jefferson Parish Law Enforcement District.

PW Law Enf. Dist., 1/4% S&U - Sheriff

Passed: 76.3% voted yes and 23.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) (the "Tax") previously authorized at an election held on July 21, 2001, in perpetuity, commencing January 1, 2014, 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 District, all as defined by law, exempting from the tax, to the extent permitted by law, any item or transaction described or referred to in La. R.S. 47:305D.(4), (an estimated $18,236,000 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 used for: paying salaries and benefits of law enforcement personnel, including the addition of new law enforcement personnel; paying the cost of training for law enforcement personnel; funding juvenile and narcotics programs; paying the cost of constructing, acquiring, improving and/or maintaining other law enforcement facilities; paying the cost of acquiring and maintaining equipment therefor; and restoring operating reserves and providing additional funding for the Jefferson Parish Law Enforcement District?

  • YesApproved

    76.3% 13,026 votes

  • No

    23.7% 4,057 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 15,553 votes cast at the polls in 268 precincts. The 1,530 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

17,083 votes cast; 6.6% of the 264,152 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition (Rededication) Summary: Authority for the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jefferson to authorize the levy of a 9 mills tax through the year 2021 with the proceeds to be rededicated for the following purposes on an annual basis: (i) for funding salary increases granted since October 4, 2003 for teachers of the Jefferson Parish School System, including benefits related thereto and (ii) the balance each year, if any, for providing funding for teacher salaries and benefits related to early childhood development through Pre-K4 and/or funding teacher salaries and benefits related to extending the school day/year for low performing students and/or schools, said tax to be levied in lieu of the current tax being levied for salary increases and further authority to rededicate the proceeds of the current tax.

PW School Board, 9 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 68.2% voted yes and 31.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, levy a special tax of nine (9) mills (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation within the Parish of Jefferson (an estimated $27,600,000 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 2012 and ending with the year 2021, for the following purposes on an annual basis: (i) for funding salary increases granted since October 4, 2003 for teachers of the Jefferson Parish School System, including benefits related thereto and (ii) the balance each year, if any, for providing funding for teacher salaries and benefits related to early childhood development through Pre-K4 and/or funding teacher salaries and benefits related to extending the school day/year for low performing students and/or schools, the Tax to be levied in lieu of a nine (9) mill salary increase tax authorized to be levied through the year 2012 pursuant to an election held on October 4, 2003 (the "2003 Tax"), with the proceeds collected under the 2003 Tax being hereby rededicated for the purposes set forth above?

  • YesApproved

    68.2% 11,521 votes

  • No

    31.8% 5,371 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 15,370 votes cast at the polls in 268 precincts. The 1,522 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

16,892 votes cast; 6.6% of the 264,152 registered voters in the area turned out.

Turnout by precinct

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Share of registered voters in each precinct who voted at the polls on election day

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