City of Gretna Proposition (Police Millage) (Jefferson Parish)

What it does

Shall the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "City") be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of eight (8.00) mills (an estimated $1,367,878.94 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year) on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained within voting precincts G-001 through G-011, City of Gretna; and including voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, Annexed Timberlane Subdivision; for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028, and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of maintaining existing City Police Department manpower levels, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

A YES vote means

Gretna would levy an 8-mill property tax from 2028 through 2037 to maintain existing police department staffing levels.

A NO vote means

Gretna would not levy this 8-mill property tax for police staffing.

What it would cost

8 mills (estimated) for 10 years: $800 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value (a mill is $1 per $1,000). Louisiana assesses homes at 10% of market value, so that's about $80 per $100,000 of market value, before the homestead exemption. Taxable value is after exemptions such as homestead; your tax bill or property appraiser shows yours. It would continue a tax already in place rather than add a new one.

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

Background

This tax election was called by the City of Gretna. In Louisiana, a local tax election must be approved by the State Bond Commission; the Commission's June 18, 2026 agenda lists three Gretna property taxes for the November 3, 2026 election, each for 10 years (2028–2037): 4.0 mills for ambulance service, 8.0 mills to maintain existing City Police Department manpower levels, and 8.5 mills for fire protection (item L26-213).

The ballot estimates the 8.0-mill police tax would raise $1,367,878.94 a year, levied in voting precincts G-001 through G-011 and parts of G-012 and G-013 (the annexed Timberlane Subdivision).

Put on the ballot by City of Gretna (Jefferson Parish); State Bond Commission agenda June 18, 2026 (L26-213); calling ordinance date and vote not found.

From official source.

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• City of Gretna Proposition (Ambulance Millage)
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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Gretna Proposition (Police Millage) mean?

Gretna would levy an 8-mill property tax from 2028 through 2037 to maintain existing police department staffing levels.

What does a NO vote on City of Gretna Proposition (Police Millage) mean?

Gretna would not levy this 8-mill property tax for police staffing.

How many votes does City of Gretna Proposition (Police Millage) 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 City of Gretna Proposition (Police Millage)?

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.