Iberia Parish — Hopkins Street Economic Development District Proposition (Sales Tax)

What it does

Shall the Hopkins Street Economic Development District (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect in accordance with Louisiana law a sales and use tax of 0.50% (the "Tax") (an estimated $95,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), in perpetuity, commencing January 1, 2027, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be used for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the development and revitalization of economic opportunities, stimulating the economy through renewed commerce, and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities?

A YES vote means

The Hopkins Street Economic Development District would levy a 0.50% sales and use tax permanently starting January 1, 2027, to promote economic development, revitalization and job opportunities in the area.

A NO vote means

The district would not levy this 0.50% sales and use tax.

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

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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 Hopkins Street Economic Development District.

Background

This is a new half-cent sales tax with no end date, starting January 1, 2027, in the Hopkins Street Economic Development District. It is estimated to raise $95,000 a year, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition text.

Per the proposition, the money would go to promoting economic development and revitalization in the area, including job opportunities.

The State Bond Commission's June 18, 2026 agenda lists the election request (item L26-183).

Put on the ballot by Hopkins Street Economic Development District; election request on the State Bond Commission's June 18, 2026 agenda (L26-183).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Iberia Parish mean?

The Hopkins Street Economic Development District would levy a 0.50% sales and use tax permanently starting January 1, 2027, to promote economic development, revitalization and job opportunities in the area.

What does a NO vote on Iberia Parish mean?

The district would not levy this 0.50% sales and use tax.

How many votes does Iberia 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 Iberia 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.