Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court David Stamey is urging residents to be informed as several important changes and issues are set for the May 16 election.
The election will mark the first Closed Party Primary in the parish, meaning registered Democrats will vote for Democratic candidates and registered Republicans will vote for Republican candidates. Voters registered with no party affiliation will have the option to declare a party in order to participate.
In addition to selecting party candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and the Public Service Commission, voters in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana will consider several statewide and local measures.
Five proposed state constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot, including measures related to funding teacher pay raises through retirement system debt reduction and potential changes to the mandatory retirement age for judges.
Locally, voters will decide on three parishwide property tax renewals, including an 8-mill tax for the library, a 3-mill tax for the health unit, and a 3-mill tax for public buildings. Many residents will also vote on the Road 40 renewal.
Municipal races and measures are also included. Voters in the Village of Natchez, Louisiana will elect a mayor and aldermen for the next four years, while residents in the Village of Goldonna, Louisiana will consider a sales tax proposal.
Stamey encouraged residents to review the ballot and understand the issues before heading to the polls.
