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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Louisiana on April 27, November 5, and December 7.
In 2024, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.
Ballotpedia covered electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.
- See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024
Election dates
December 7
East Baton Rouge Parish
• St. George, Louisiana, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (December 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a sales tax of 2% with revenue dedicated to funding general services. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a sales tax of 2% with revenue dedicated to funding general services. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing an annual parcel tax of $135 per parcel for 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing an annual parcel tax of $135 per parcel for 10 years. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing an annual parcel tax of $150 per parcel that do not qualify for the special assessment and $75 per parcel that do qualify for the special assessment for 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing an annual parcel tax of $150 per parcel that do not qualify for the special assessment and $75 per parcel that do qualify for the special assessment for 10 years. |
Jefferson Parish
• Fire Protection District No. 3, Louisiana, Property Tax Increase Measure (December 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the fire district to increase its property tax to 25 mills (approximately $2,500 per $100,000 of assessed value) for 10 years, starting in 2025, replacing the existing limit of 20 mills ($2,000 per $100,000 of assessed value). |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the fire district to increase its property tax to 25 mills (approximately $2,500 per $100,000 of assessed value) for 10 years, starting in 2025, replacing the existing limit of 20 mills ($2,000 per $100,000 of assessed value). |
• Harahan, Louisiana, Proposition 1, Repeal Term Limits Measure (December 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported repealing term limits for the Harahan mayor and board of aldermen. |
A "no" vote opposed repealing term limits for the Harahan mayor and board of aldermen. |
• Harahan, Louisiana, Proposition 2, Fire Department Property Tax Measure (December 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing a five mill property tax (approximately $500 per $100,000 of assessed value) for 10 years, from 2025 to 2034, to provide funding for fire protection facilities and equipment, as well as salaries, insurance, and other expenses for the fire department. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a five mill property tax (approximately $500 per $100,000 of assessed value) for 10 years, from 2025 to 2034, to provide funding for fire protection facilities and equipment, as well as salaries, insurance, and other expenses for the fire department. |
• Jefferson Parish Public School System, Louisiana, Property Tax Measure (December 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to levy a property tax of approximately $1,089 per $100,000 of assessed value for 10 years, from 2025 to 2034, to provide funding for school teacher and employee salaries and benefits. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to levy a property tax of approximately $1,089 per $100,000 of assessed value for 10 years, from 2025 to 2034, to provide funding for school teacher and employee salaries and benefits. |
West Baton Rouge Parish
• West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Property Tax Renewal Measure (December 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing West Baton Rouge Parish to renew a 5-mill property tax, which is $500 per $100,000 of assessed property value, for 10 years (2025-2034) to fund recreational facilities and programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing West Baton Rouge Parish to renew a 5-mill property tax, which is $500 per $100,000 of assessed property value, for 10 years (2025-2034) to fund recreational facilities and programs. |
November 5
East Baton Rouge Parish
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the renewal of a tax rate of $1,000 per $100,000 of assessed property value, to fund fire protection services and infrastructure in the Alsen Fire Protection District for the next ten years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the renewal of a tax rate of $1,000 per $100,000 of assessed property value, to fund fire protection services and infrastructure in the Alsen Fire Protection District for the next ten years. |
• Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Levy Tax Rate for Fire Department Salary Increases Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported levying a special tax rate of $600 per $100,000 of assessed property value, to fund salary and benefit increases for Baton Rouge Fire Department employees for ten years. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a special tax rate of $600 per $100,000 of assessed property value, to fund salary and benefit increases for Baton Rouge Fire Department employees for ten years. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing the levy of $1,000 per $100,000 of assessed property value to support fire protection services and infrastructure in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District for ten years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the levy of $1,000 per $100,000 of assessed property value to support fire protection services and infrastructure in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District for ten years. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the Plan of Government of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, including renumbering as needed, in accordance with Article VI, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution and Section 11.09 of the Plan. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Plan of Government of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, including renumbering as needed, in accordance with Article VI, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution and Section 11.09 of the Plan. |
A "yes" vote supported levying a new property tax which amounts to $325.30 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund the acquisition, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish for the next twenty years. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a new property tax of $325.30 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund the acquisition, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish for the next twenty years. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing two tax rates totaling $610 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund the acquisition, development, maintenance, and operation of public parks and recreational facilities in the Parish of East Baton Rouge for the next ten years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing two tax rates totaling $610 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund the acquisition, development, maintenance, and operation of public parks and recreational facilities in the Parish of East Baton Rouge for the next ten years. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing a tax rate of $900 per $100,000 of assessed property value to support fire protection services and infrastructure in the Fire Protection District No. 1 for the next ten years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a tax rate of $900 per $100,000 of assessed property value to support fire protection services and infrastructure in the Fire Protection District No. 1 for the next ten years. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Woodlawn Estates Crime Prevention and Improvement District to levy an annual parcel fee starting at up to $200 per parcel, with a maximum increase to $300 per parcel each year, to fund crime prevention, security enhancements, and overall district improvements for the next ten years. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Woodlawn Estates Crime Prevention and Improvement District to levy an annual parcel fee starting at up to $200 per parcel, with a maximum increase to $300 per parcel each year, to fund crime prevention, security enhancements, and overall district improvements for the next ten years. |
Orleans Parish
• Lakeshore Crime Prevention District, Louisiana, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported adopting an annual fee of up to $420 per parcel of land within the Lakeshore Crime Prevention District for up to four years to raise funds for crime prevention efforts. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting an annual fee of up to $420 per parcel of land within the Lakeshore Crime Prevention District for up to four years to raise funds for crime prevention efforts. |
• Mid-City Security District, Louisiana, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported adopting a parcel tax, ranging from $195 to $4,000 depending on type, within the Mid-City Security District for eight years to provide funds for district security measures. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting a parcel tax, ranging from $195 to $4,000 depending on type, within the Mid-City Security District for eight years to provide funds for district security measures. |
• Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Amendment 1, Housing Trust Fund Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending Article VI of the Home Rule Charter of New Orleans to establish a Housing Trust Fund dedicated to affordable housing, requiring an annual appropriation of at least two percent of the City's general fund. |
A "no" vote opposed amending Article VI of the Home Rule Charter of New Orleans to establish a Housing Trust Fund dedicated to affordable housing, requiring an annual appropriation of at least two percent of the City's general fund. |
• Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Amendment 2, Workers' Rights Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending Article II, Section 2-202 of the New Orleans Home Rule Charter to include worker rights, as outlined in Ord. No. 29864 M.C.S., within the municipal bill of rights. |
A "no" vote opposed amending Article II, Section 2-202 of the New Orleans Home Rule Charter to include worker rights, as outlined in Ord. No. 29864 M.C.S., within the municipal bill of rights. |
April 27
East Baton Rouge Parish
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to renew a parcel tax at a rate of $144 per parcel for five years beginning in 2024 and ending in 2028 to fund law enforcement and beautification of public spaces. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to renew a parcel tax at a rate of $144 per parcel for five years beginning in 2024 and ending in 2028 to fund law enforcement and beautification of public spaces. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Louisiana
See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Louisiana.
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "FAQ: Voting on Election Day," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Vote on Election Day," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Louisiana Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ WWNO, "Louisiana now requires proof of citizenship to vote, but hasn’t issued any guidance," January 15, 2025
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Louisiana Voter Registration Application," accessed June 30, 2025
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Louisiana Secretary of State, "Vote on Election Day," accessed October 6, 2025
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