Webster Parish voters will consider several school district tax renewals in the October 11 election, including propositions affecting parishwide schools as well as districts in Sarepta, Cotton Valley, and Springhill.
Parishwide School District Propositions No. 1 and No. 2 will ask voters to renew two ad valorem taxes of 5.78 mills and 2.48 mills for 10 years. The renewals are expected to generate about $1.8 million and $779,400 annually to provide additional support, repairs, upkeep, and maintenance for public schools across the parish.
The Sarepta School District No. 35 Proposition seeks renewal of a 24.25 mills tax for 20 years. The measure is projected to raise about $241,785 annually to support school facilities and operations, including construction, repairs, and improvements.
Cotton Valley School District No. 12 will place a proposition before voters to renew a 5 mills tax for 10 years. The renewal is estimated to collect about $152,500 annually to fund school support, facilities, equipment, and programs in the district.
Sales Tax School District No. 6 will ask voters to approve the renewal of a ½ percent sales tax in perpetuity, beginning April 1, 2029. The tax is expected to generate about $2.3 million annually for school construction, improvements, and maintenance.
The Consolidated School District No. 3 Proposition seeks renewal of a 25.21 mills tax for 10 years. The measure is projected to generate about $1.05 million annually to pay for construction, renovation, repairs, and equipment for school facilities.
Voter registration deadlines
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced that Voter Registration Week will be observed August 25-29 across the state. Citizens may register in person or by mail until September 10, or through the GeauxVote Online Registration System until September 20.
“The first step to participating in the electoral process is registering to vote. It’s never been easier to register or update your registration information in Louisiana–any citizen with a Louisiana license or ID can register online in a matter of minutes at GeauxVote.com,” Landry said.
To register, individuals must be U.S. citizens, residents of their parish, at least 17 years old to register and 18 to vote, and meet other eligibility requirements. Registration is available online at voterportal.sos.la.gov, at parish Registrars of Voters offices, at the Office of Motor Vehicles, and at public assistance and Armed Forces recruitment offices.
For more information, citizens may contact the Secretary of State’s Elections Division at 800-883-2805 or [email protected].