On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Saturday, December 10, 2016, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Mayor-President, Metro Council, City of Baton Rouge
Sharon Weston Broome (Democrat) won with 51.8% of the vote.
Sharon Weston Broome DemocratElected
51.8%59,637 votes
"Bodi" White RepublicanDefeated
48.2%55,421 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Sharon Weston Broome
"Bodi" White
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 92,005 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 23,053 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
115,058 votes cast; 39.6% of the 293,409 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, Metro District 2
Chauna Banks (Democrat) won with 58.0% of the vote.
Chauna Banks DemocratElected
58.0%4,973 votes
Ulysses "Bones" Addison DemocratDefeated
42.0%3,607 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Chauna Banks
Ulysses "Bones" Addison
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,665 votes cast at the polls in 19 precincts. The 1,915 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
8,580 votes cast; 41.3% of the 21,841 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, Metro District 5
Erika L. Green (Democrat) won with 57.9% of the vote.
Erika L. Green DemocratElected
57.9%5,054 votes
Linda Dewey DemocratDefeated
42.1%3,678 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
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Over 60%
Erika L. Green
Linda Dewey
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,363 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 1,369 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
8,732 votes cast; 37.7% of the 24,480 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, Metro District 7
LaMont Cole (Democrat) won with 66.7% of the vote.
LaMont Cole DemocratElected
66.7%5,536 votes
Elvin Sterling, Jr. DemocratDefeated
33.3%2,763 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
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Over 60%
LaMont Cole
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,155 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 1,144 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
8,299 votes cast; 36.0% of the 25,679 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, Metro District 9
Dwight Hudson (Republican) won with 57.6% of the vote.
Dwight Hudson RepublicanElected
57.6%6,141 votes
Kenneth Perret RepublicanDefeated
42.4%4,518 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
Dwight Hudson
Kenneth Perret
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 8,414 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 2,245 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
10,659 votes cast; 41.8% of the 28,584 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, Metro District 10
Tara Wicker (Democrat) won with 55.7% of the vote.
Tara Wicker DemocratElected
55.7%3,292 votes
Lorri Burgess DemocratDefeated
44.3%2,617 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Tara Wicker
Lorri Burgess
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,086 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 823 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,909 votes cast; 29.3% of the 21,149 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, Metro District 12
Barbara Freiberg (Republican) won with 67.1% of the vote.
Barbara Freiberg RepublicanElected
67.1%7,201 votes
Rose "Ree" Williams Carey DemocratDefeated
32.9%3,529 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Barbara Freiberg
Rose "Ree" Williams Carey
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 8,208 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,522 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
10,730 votes cast; 42.0% of the 26,347 registered voters in the area turned out.
Statewide and federal races in East Baton Rouge Parish
U.S. Senator
John Kennedy (Republican) won with 60.7% of the vote.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In East Baton Rouge Parish: John Kennedy 48.0%, Foster Campbell 52.0%.
John Kennedy RepublicanElected
60.7%536,191 votes
Foster Campbell DemocratDefeated
39.3%347,816 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
John Kennedy
Foster Campbell
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 91,549 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 23,117 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
884,007 votes cast; 29.5% of the 3,032,088 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 Proposition
Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Prot. Dist. No. 9, 5 Mills - MC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 73.7% voted yes and 26.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on behalf of the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $86,820 is 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, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, within the District?
YesApproved
73.7%232 votes
No
26.3%83 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 264 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
315 votes cast; 48.0% of the 743 registered voters in the area turned out.
Broadmoor Crime Prevention and Improvement District Proposition
Shall the boundaries of the Broadmoor Crime Prevention and Improvement District ("District"), be expanded to include North Broadmoor and shall the District be authorized to levy and collect the annual parcel fee on each improved and unimproved parcel within the District upon parcels in North Broadmoor, beginning in 2017 and ending in 2022, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100) per year and to increase the fee once after 2017 provided said fee does not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per year, as provided in La. R.S. 33:9097.8 with the proceeds of the parcel fee (after deducting administrative costs) to be used to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of District residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District, and to serve the needs of the District's residents by funding beautification and improvements for the overall betterment of the District (an estimated $29,100 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial collection)?
YesApproved
62.9%105 votes
No
37.1%62 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 126 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
167 votes cast; 48.3% of the 373 registered voters in the area turned out.
Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 Proposition
Brownsfield Fire Prot. Dist. No. 3, 5 Mills - MC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 67.7% voted yes and 32.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on behalf of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $105,950 is 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, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, to and including the year 2028, and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, within the District?
YesApproved
67.7%1,668 votes
No
32.3%794 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,989 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 473 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,462 votes cast; 46.7% of the 5,630 registered voters in the area turned out.
Capital Heights Crime Prevention and Improvement District Proposition
Capital Heights Crime Prev. and Imp. Dist., $100/$250 Parcel Fee - BOC - 10 yrs.
Passed: 63.4% voted yes and 36.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Board of Commissioners of the Capital Heights Crime Prevention and Improvement District ("District") be authorized to levy and collect an annual parcel fee ("Fee") for ten years, beginning in 2017 and ending in 2026, with the Fee for unimproved parcels to be 50% of the Fee for improved parcels and the Fee for parcels subject to the special assessment level provided by Article VII, Section 18(G)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution to be 25% of the Fee for improved parcels, where the initial Fee for improved parcels is $100, which Fee may be increased by the District annually by an amount not to exceed 20% of the Fee for the previous calendar year and with a maximum Fee for improved parcels not to exceed $250, to be used to aid in crime prevention, provide for an increase in security patrols and for the District's overall betterment including but not limited to providing improved lighting, signage, or matters relating to the District's security and for beautification and improvement of the District as provided in Act 292 (2016) ($84,150 is estimated to be collected from the initial levy)?
YesApproved
63.4%372 votes
No
36.6%215 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Yes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 497 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 90 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
587 votes cast; 44.4% of the 1,386 registered voters in the area turned out.
Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition (New Tax)
Chaneyville Fire Prot. Dist. No. 7 (New Tax), 10 Mills - MC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 45.1% voted yes and 54.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $78,320 is 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, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, to and including the year 2026, and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, within the District?
Yes
45.1%446 votes
NoDefeated
54.9%544 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 814 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 176 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
990 votes cast; 43.4% of the 2,524 registered voters in the area turned out.
Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition (Tax Renewal)
Chaneyville Fire Prot. Dist. No. 7 (Tax Renewal), 10 Mills - MC - 10 yrs.
Passed: 55.4% voted yes and 44.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $78,320 is 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, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, to and including the year 2028, and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, within the District?
YesApproved
55.4%555 votes
No
44.6%447 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Yes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 825 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 177 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,002 votes cast; 43.4% of the 2,524 registered voters in the area turned out.
Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 Proposition
Shall the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a 7.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $989,240 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, to and including the tax collection for the year 2028, and shall the proceeds of the Tax (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of providing, maintaining and operating electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places of the District?
YesApproved
53.2%4,718 votes
No
46.8%4,154 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,123 votes cast at the polls in 52 precincts. The 1,749 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
8,872 votes cast; 41.7% of the 23,202 registered voters in the area turned out.
North Economic Development District Proposition
North Economic Development Dist., 2% Hotel Tax - MC - Perp.
Passed: 55.5% voted yes and 44.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on behalf of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect a hotel occupancy tax in the amount of two percent of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy of hotel rooms located within the boundaries of the District (an estimated $261,365 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the hotel occupancy tax for an entire year), commencing on February 1, 2017, and thereafter, in perpetuity, to be levied and collected by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, on behalf of the District, for any lawful purpose of the District?
YesApproved
55.5%9,539 votes
No
44.5%7,652 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Yes
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 14,529 votes cast at the polls in 47 precincts. The 2,662 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
17,191 votes cast; 34.3% of the 55,990 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District Proposition
Shall the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District ("District"), be authorized to levy and collect an annual parcel fee on each improved parcel within the District for a period of ten years, beginning in 2018 and ending in 2027, in the amount not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per year and increase the fee once after at least five years provided said fee does not exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per year, as provided in La. R.S. 33:9097.28 with proceeds of the parcel (after deducting administrative cost) to be used to aid in crime prevention by providing security for the District residents and to provide funding for beautification and improvements for the overall betterment of the District (an estimated $25,000.00 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial collection)?
YesApproved
65.0%201 votes
No
35.0%108 votes
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Shows the 151 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 158 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
309 votes cast; 63.4% of the 524 registered voters in the area turned out.
Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 Proposition
Pride Fire Protection District No. 8, 10 Mills - MC - Perp.
Passed: 65.4% voted yes and 34.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $129,370 is reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), commencing in the year 2018, and annually thereafter, in perpetuity, and shall the avails or proceeds of said Tax be used entirely and exclusively for the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of the District and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, within the District?
YesApproved
65.4%804 votes
No
34.6%426 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Shows the 1,046 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 184 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,230 votes cast; 44.2% of the 2,954 registered voters in the area turned out.
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge (the "Parish") be authorized to levy a 1.5 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish (the "Tax") (an estimated $6,100,000 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2026, and shall the proceeds of the Tax (after paying necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of operating and maintaining a crisis stabilization center that will provide short-term behavioral health services to adults who are experiencing a crisis related to a mental health condition, and providing funds for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith?
Yes
48.6%52,682 votes
NoDefeated
51.4%55,822 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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A tie
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Shows the 85,977 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 22,527 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
108,504 votes cast; 39.6% of the 293,409 registered voters in the area turned out.
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge (the "Parish") be authorized to levy a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax (the "Tax") (an estimated $20,200,000 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 30 years, commencing with the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2046, and shall the proceeds of the Tax (after paying necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) be used exclusively for the purpose of (a) improving existing public roads, and/or (b) constructing new public roads, within the Parish and City of Baton Rouge as described in the Green Light Plan 2 dated September 28, 2016, and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority; and shall the Parish be authorized to fund proceeds of the Tax into bonds; provided that the Parish shall not levy the Tax unless the electorate approves the rededication of a portion of the 1/2% sales tax at the election held in the Parish on December 10, 2016, in order to provide additional funding for road repairs and the community enhancement road projects?
Yes
46.9%50,760 votes
NoDefeated
53.1%57,555 votes
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Shows the 85,815 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 22,500 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
108,315 votes cast; 39.6% of the 293,409 registered voters in the area turned out.
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge ("Parish") be authorized to rededicate a portion of the proceeds of the 1/2% sales tax authorized to be levied through December 31, 2030 remaining after satisfaction of all requirements in the Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2006, effective January 1, 2017, and thereafter, to be used exclusively to provide funds to repair public roads, to construct public roads on a pay-as-you-go basis, and to construct community enhancement road projects, including road repairs, lights and sidewalks, within the Parish and the City of Baton Rouge ("Baton Rouge") and the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority thereof (except regarding the community enhancement projects in the Parish and Baton Rouge, as set forth in the Green Light Plan 2 dated September 28, 2016); provided the Parish shall not rededicate a portion of the Tax unless the electorate in the Parish also approves the levy of a 5 mills ad valorem tax on December 10, 2016, the proceeds thereof to be used to improve existing public roads, and/or construct public roads, within the Parish and Baton Rouge and Baker, Zachary and Central?
YesApproved
53.1%57,071 votes
No
46.9%50,469 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Shows the 85,138 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 22,402 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
107,540 votes cast; 39.6% of the 293,409 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition (Hotel Occupancy Tax)
PW Proposition (Hotel Occupancy Tax), 2% Hotel Tax - MC - Perp.
Passed: 49.0% voted yes and 51.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy and collect a hotel occupancy tax in the amount of two percent of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy of hotel rooms located within the Parish, but not located within the municipalities of Baker, Central or Zachary, or the area within the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District (an estimated $2,639,645 is reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the hotel occupancy tax for an entire year), commencing on February 1, 2017, and thereafter, in perpetuity, to be levied and collected by the Parish, fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds of said hotel occupancy tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the hotel occupancy tax) to be used to provide funds for the operation, maintenance and construction of the Baton Rouge River Center and fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds of said hotel occupancy tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the hotel occupancy tax) to be used to fund operation expenses of Visit Baton Rouge?
Yes
49.0%52,918 votes
NoDefeated
51.0%55,029 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Shows the 85,555 votes cast at the polls in 189 precincts. The 22,392 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
107,947 votes cast; 39.6% of the 293,409 registered voters in the area turned out.
Wedgewood Crime Prevention and Improvement District Proposition
Shall the Wedgewood Crime Prevention and Improvement District ("District"), be authorized to levy and collect an annual parcel fee on each improved residential and improved commercial parcel within the District for a period of ten years, beginning in 2017 and ending in 2026, in the amount not to exceed $95 per year per parcel zoned residential and $250 per parcel zoned commercial and be authorized to increase the fee twice after at least three years provided said fee does not exceed $150 per year per parcel zoned residential and $400 per year per parcel zoned commercial, as provided in La. R.S. 33:9097.3 with the proceeds of the parcel fee (after deducting administrative costs) to be used to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of District residents by enhancing security within the District by providing an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and an increase in security patrols in the District, to beautify and improve the common areas within the District, and to provide for the overall betterment of the District (an estimated $52,500 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial collection)?
YesApproved
80.0%373 votes
No
20.0%93 votes
By precinct in East Baton Rouge Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 405 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 61 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
466 votes cast; 49.5% of the 953 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
5% to 20%
20% to 35%
35% to 50%
50% to 65%
65% to 80%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.