Below are the results for the December 7, 2024 election.

Results not final until certified by the state.

On the Question of allowing the Parish Council Members to have their own employees and payroll cost:

YES to ALLOW – 27% (580 votes)
NO to NOT ALLOW – 73% (1,601 votes)

Total Votes: 2,181
Unofficial Turnout: 9.1%

Original Ordinance placing referendum on the ballot and Election Results below

Full Referendum Text

Shall Section 2-09 of the Home Rule Charter for Natchitoches Parish be amended as set forth in Ordinance No. 015-2024 adopted by the Natchitoches Parish Council (the “Council”) on September 16, 2024, to provide that the Council may, by ordinance approved by a majority vote, authorize the hiring of employees as may be necessary to assist the Council in carrying out its duties and responsibilities and fix the salaries of such employees, which such employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Council?