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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 2, 2015. 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 Westwego Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Fire Department)

City of Westwego Prop. 1, 6.00 Mills - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 66.5% voted yes and 33.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Westwego, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a six (6.00) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $360,000 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 2015 and ending with the year 2024, with a minimum of 50% of the annual revenues to be used for the purpose of acquiring fire department vehicles and equipment, and the remaining annual revenues to be used for the purpose of maintaining and operating fire protection services within the City, including the acquisition of necessary equipment and facilities therefor?

  • YesApproved

    66.5% 633 votes

  • No

    33.5% 319 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 907 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

952 votes cast; 16.9% of the 5,673 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Westwego Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Sewerage Department)

City of Westwego Prop. 2, 2.00 Mills - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 49.1% voted yes and 50.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Westwego, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a two (2.00) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $120,000 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 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of maintaining and/or operating the City's wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system, including salaries and benefits of sewerage department personnel?

  • Yes

    49.1% 463 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.9% 480 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 899 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 44 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

943 votes cast; 16.9% of the 5,673 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Westwego Propositions Proposition No. 3 (Water Department)

City of Westwego Prop. 3, 2.00 - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 49.9% voted yes and 50.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Westwego, State of Louisiana (the "City"), levy a two (2.00) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $120,000 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 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of maintaining and/or operating the City's drinking water treatment, storage, and distribution system, including salaries and benefits of water department personnel?

  • Yes

    49.9% 467 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.1% 469 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 892 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 44 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

936 votes cast; 16.9% of the 5,673 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.