St. James Parish — District V Recreation District Proposition (Bond)

What it does

Shall District V Recreation District of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds in one or more series, in the amount of not exceeding $3,000,000, to run not exceeding 20 years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 7% per annum, with the proceeds of said bonds to be used for the purpose of purchasing, acquiring, constructing and improving parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligation bonds of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with an estimated millage rate to be levied in the first year of issuance of .70 mills?

A YES vote means

St. James District V Recreation District could borrow up to $3,000,000 by issuing bonds for up to 20 years for parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities, repaid with property taxes estimated at 0.70 mills the first year.

A NO vote means

The district would not issue these $3,000,000 in bonds.

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 District V Recreation District.

Background

The proposition would authorize up to $3,000,000 in general obligation bonds for up to 20 years, at no more than 7% interest, for parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition text.

The bonds would be repaid from property taxes, with an estimated 0.70 mills in the first year.

The St. James Parish Council requested the election for the District V Recreation District, according to the State Bond Commission's June 18, 2026 agenda (item L26-204).

Put on the ballot by St. James Parish Council; election request on the State Bond Commission's June 18, 2026 agenda (L26-204).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on St. James Parish mean?

St. James District V Recreation District could borrow up to $3,000,000 by issuing bonds for up to 20 years for parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities, repaid with property taxes estimated at 0.70 mills the first year.

What does a NO vote on St. James Parish mean?

The district would not issue these $3,000,000 in bonds.

How many votes does St. James 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 St. James 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.