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Terrebonne Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 16, 2013. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Houma Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Fire Protection Tax Renewal)

City of Houma Prop. #1, 5.08 Mills -PC - (Fire)-10 Yrs.

Passed: 81.4% voted yes and 18.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Houma, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a five and eight hundredths (5.08) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in said City (an estimated $1,244,530 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 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities in said City including the purchase of fire trucks and equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    81.4% 1,488 votes

  • No

    18.6% 340 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne 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 1,470 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,828 votes cast; 9.3% of the 20,258 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Houma Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Police Protection Tax Renewal)

City of Houma Prop. #2, 5.08 Mills - PC - (Police)-10 Yrs.

Passed: 79.3% voted yes and 20.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Houma, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a five and eight hundredths (5.08) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in said City (an estimated $1,244,530 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 2019 and ending with the year 2028, the avails of which special tax shall be used solely and exclusively for providing additional revenues for the police protection for said City?

  • YesApproved

    79.3% 1,459 votes

  • No

    20.7% 382 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne 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 1,483 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,841 votes cast; 9.3% of the 20,258 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition (Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) (Hotel Tax)

PW Houma Area Conv. & Visitors Bureau, 1% Hotel Tax - BOD

Passed: 67.0% voted yes and 33.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (the "Bureau"), under the provisions of Act No. 237 of the 2013 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax"), in perpetuity, beginning January 1, 2014, upon the paid occupancy of hotel rooms within the jurisdiction of the Bureau (the Tax to be in addition to any other taxes thereon) (an estimated $301,000 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 reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be used for recreational and tourism infrastructure, the term "hotel" having the meaning set forth in the Act?

  • YesApproved

    67.0% 3,200 votes

  • No

    33.0% 1,578 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
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  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,031 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 747 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,778 votes cast; 7.7% of the 63,284 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Terrebonne Arc (Tarc) Tax)

PW PC Prop. #1, 5.33 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 73.3% voted yes and 26.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a five and thirty-three hundredths (5.33) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $4,321,035 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 2018 and ending with the year 2027, for the purpose of operating, maintaining and constructing facilities for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Terrebonne Parish?

  • YesApproved

    73.3% 3,529 votes

  • No

    26.7% 1,285 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne 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 4,066 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 748 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,814 votes cast; 7.7% of the 63,284 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Drainage Tax Renewal)

PW PC Prop. #2, 7.31 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 77.9% voted yes and 22.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a seven and thirty-one hundredths (7.31) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $5,926,223 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 2018 and ending with the year 2027, for the purpose of operating, maintaining and constructing drainage works within and for said Parish, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    77.9% 3,741 votes

  • No

    22.1% 1,059 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne 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 4,053 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 747 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,800 votes cast; 7.7% of the 63,284 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions Proposition No. 3 (Mental Health Renewal)

PW PC Prop. #3, .42 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 75.8% voted yes and 24.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of forty-two hundredths (.42) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $340,500 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 2020 and ending with the year 2029, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Terrebonne Regional Mental Health Center?

  • YesApproved

    75.8% 3,627 votes

  • No

    24.2% 1,159 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne 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 4,045 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 741 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,786 votes cast; 7.7% of the 63,284 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions Proposition No. 4 (Council on Aging Renewal)

PW PC Prop. #4, 7-1/2 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 76.4% voted yes and 23.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of seven and one-half (7-1/2) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $6,080,260 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 2020 and ending with the year 2029, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining capital improvements to serve the elderly; and for operating and maintaining programs for the elderly and disabled persons in Terrebonne Parish through the Terrebonne Council on Aging Incorporated?

  • YesApproved

    76.4% 3,669 votes

  • No

    23.6% 1,131 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne 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 4,053 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 747 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,800 votes cast; 7.7% of the 63,284 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions Proposition No. 5 (Youth Center Millage Renewal)

PW PC Prop. #5, .98 Mills - PC - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 69.4% voted yes and 30.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a ninety-eight hundredths (.98) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $794,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, operating, maintaining and managing a youth center in said Parish, and providing rehabilitative programs within a structured environment for children who enter the juvenile justice system or who are in need of care or supervision?

  • YesApproved

    69.4% 3,295 votes

  • No

    30.6% 1,450 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne 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 4,003 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 742 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,745 votes cast; 7.7% of the 63,284 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions Proposition No. 6 (Youth Center Millage)

PW PC Prop. #6, .96 Mills - PC - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 56.3% voted yes and 43.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a ninety-six hundredths (.96) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $778,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2032, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining and managing a youth center in said Parish, and providing rehabilitative programs within a structured environment for children who enter the juvenile justice system or who are in need of care or supervision?

  • YesApproved

    56.3% 2,689 votes

  • No

    43.7% 2,091 votes

By precinct in Terrebonne Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
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  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,032 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 748 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,780 votes cast; 7.7% of the 63,284 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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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.