Below are the results for the April 29 election.
Results not final until certified by the state.
Parishwide Proposition — 8 Mills In-Lieu – PC – 10 Yrs.
Yes – 40% (1,420 votes)
No – 60% (2,145 votes)
Total Votes: 3,565
In lieu of and to replace an ad valorem tax of eight (8) mills authorized at an election held on March 25, 2017, to be levied in the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), shall the Parish be authorized to levy and collect special taxes on all property subject to taxation in the Parish, beginning with the year 2023 and ending with the year 2032, as follows: (i) 4 mills for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, renovating, maintaining and/or operating public libraries in the Parish, including automation and other equipment, library materials and furnishings therefor, and (ii) 4 mills for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and keeping in repair Parish roads and bridges and related drainage facilities, an estimated $1,615,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of each tax for an entire year?
Purpose: To split the current Library Mills in two with 1/2 (4 mills) to remain with the Library and 1/2 (4 mills) going to the Natchitoches Parish Government with the cost of the Parish roads, bridges and related drainage facilities.
PW School District — 7 Mills Renewal – SB – 10 Yrs.
Yes – 65% (2,316 votes)
No – 35% (1,243 votes)
Total Votes: 3,559
Shall Parishwide School District of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a seven (7) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033 (an estimated $2,832,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of giving additional support to public elementary and secondary schools in the District by providing funds for construction, repairs, purchase of equipment and/or supplies and additional improvements?
Purpose: continue providing funds for construction, repairs, purchase of equipment and/or supplies and additional improvements.
PW Hospital Service District — 5.31 Mills Continuation – BOC – 10 Yrs.
Yes – 67% (2,389 votes)
No – 33% (1,163 votes)
Total Votes: 3,552
Shall Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District for the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a five and thirty-one hundredths (5.31) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $2,078,000 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 2023 and ending with the year 2032, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining the District’s hospital facilities that provide ambulance services?
Purpose: constructing, operating and maintaining the District’s hospital facilities that provide ambulance services.
Consolidated School District No. 8 — 7 Mills Renewal – SB – 10 Yrs.
Yes – 58% (152 votes)
No – 42% (110 votes)
Total Votes: 262
Shall Consolidated School District No. 8 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of seven (7) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $60,300 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 2025 and ending with the year 2034, the purpose of giving additional support to public elementary and secondary schools by funding the improvement, maintenance and operation of public school buildings in said District?
Purpose: continue giving additional support to public elementary and secondary schools by funding the improvement, maintenance and operation of public school buildings in said District
School District No. 9 — 7 Mills Renewal – SB – 10 Yrs.
Yes – 69% (1,711 votes)
No – 31% (755 votes)
Total Votes: 2,466
Shall School District No. 9 of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a seven (7) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033 (an estimated $1,567,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating public elementary and secondary schools in the District?
Purpose: continue acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating public elementary and secondary schools in the District
