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OVERVIEW
Today BGR releases three reports on Jefferson Parish tax renewals for drainage works, juvenile services, and animal shelter and health services that voters will consider on November 6, 2018. If approved, each tax would be renewed for 10 years, from 2021 to 2030.
On the Ballot: Jefferson Drainage Property Tax Renewal
Voters in Jefferson Parish, with the exception of Grand Isle, will decide whether to renew a 5-mill property tax for drainage works. The tax is expected to generate $16.9 million annually. Read the one-page summary or full report.
On the Ballot: Jefferson Juvenile Services Tax Renewal
Voters parishwide will decide whether to renew a 3.5-mill property tax for juvenile services. The tax is expected to generate $12.1 million annually. Read the one-page summary or full report.
On the Ballot: Jefferson Animal Shelter & Health Tax Renewal
Voters parishwide will decide whether to renew a 2.26-mill property tax for animal shelter and control, public health facilities, and services and supports to parish residents with mental health needs, addictive disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. The tax is expected to generate $7.8 million annually. Read the one-page summary or full report.