Key millage in Orleans Parish renewed by two votes

Sheriff Susan Hutson's tax renewal wins by historically close margin, two votes

By an almost surreal, historically close margin, Orleans Parish voters appeared to hand Sheriff Susan Hutson a huge reprieve Saturday, approving what Hutson described for months as a critical renewal

Orleans Parish law enforcement millage renewal passes by two votes

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson is breathing a sigh of relief Saturday night. Her law enforcement millage renewal passed by just two votes. More Orleans Parish News The millage is used to supplement funding from the City of New Orleans for the operations, maintenance and upkeep of the Orleans Parish Jail. It also supports public safety initiatives. It generates approximately $13.1 million per year. Hutson issued th…

Key millage in Orleans Parish renewed by two votes

This vote secures funding for critical programs, maintenance, and staffing after being up for renewal following ten years.

Iberville Parish voters approve library tax renewal in May 3 election

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Voters in Iberville Parish approved the renewal of a longstanding property tax that funds the parish’s public library system. The 4-mill tax, first approved in 1996, was voted to be renewed for 15 more years, beginning in 2026 and running through 2040. According to the Iberville Parish Library, the tax currently funds 98% of the system’s annual budget and brings in an estimated $4.87 million per year. The mil…

Orleans Parish voters approve tax renewal for the Sheriff's Office

Orleans Parish voters approved key tax renewal for the sheriff’s office, keeping $13M in annual funding used for staffing, jail maintenance, and services.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Millage Passes by Just Two Votes

Louisiana Secretary of State website showing May 3rd election results in Orleans Parish With the outcome hinging on just two votes, on May 3, 2025, Orleans Parish voters narrowly approved the renewal of a critical 10-year property tax for the Sheriff’s Office. The final tally stood at 12,715 in favor and 12,713 against, underscoring the profound impact each vote can have in local elections. This 2.46-mill property tax, originally enacted in 2015…