East Baton Rouge Parish — Cross Gates Subdivision Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District Proposition

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What it does
Shall the Cross Gates Subdivision Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District ("District") be authorized to levy and collect an annual parcel fee of $150 on each improved and unimproved parcel within the District for a period of 10 years, beginning in 2027 and ending in 2036, as provided in La. R.S. 33:9097.42 with the proceeds of the parcel fee to be used to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of the District residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel and to add to the betterment of the District by providing for beautification and other improvements (an estimated $11,700.00 is reasonably expected to be collected from the initial collection)?
A YES vote means
The Cross Gates Subdivision district would charge a $150 yearly fee on each parcel from 2027 through 2036 for added law enforcement presence, beautification and other improvements.
A NO vote means
The district would not charge this $150 yearly parcel fee.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the Cross Gates Subdivision Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District.

Background

The Cross Gates Subdivision Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District sought Louisiana State Bond Commission approval to hold this election; it was item L26-168 on the Commission's June 18, 2026 agenda.

The agenda describes a $150 annual parcel fee for 10 years, 2027-2036, for added law enforcement personnel, beautification and other improvements. The proposition text estimates the first collection at $11,700.

Put on the ballot by The Cross Gates Subdivision Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District, 2026 (resolution date and vote not found online); State Bond Commission agenda June 18, 2026 (L26-168).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on East Baton Rouge Parish mean?
The Cross Gates Subdivision district would charge a $150 yearly fee on each parcel from 2027 through 2036 for added law enforcement presence, beautification and other improvements.
What does a NO vote on East Baton Rouge Parish mean?
The district would not charge this $150 yearly parcel fee.
How many votes does East Baton Rouge Parish need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on East Baton Rouge Parish?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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