Washington Parish — Fire Protection District Number 2 Proposition (Tax Renewal)

What it does

Shall Washington Parish Fire Protection District Number 2, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of eight (8) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment for the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

A YES vote means

Washington Parish Fire Protection District Number 2 would levy an 8-mill property tax from 2028 through 2037 for fire facilities, equipment and water for fire protection.

A NO vote means

The district would not levy this 8-mill property tax for 2028 through 2037.

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.

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 Fire Protection District Number 2.

Background

Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 sought State Bond Commission approval for this election (item L26-197 on the Commission's June 18, 2026 agenda), described as an 8.0-mill tax for 10 years, 2028-2037, for fire protection facilities and equipment and the cost of obtaining water for fire protection.

According to the proposition text filed with the Secretary of State, the tax is estimated to raise $188,000 a year.

Put on the ballot by Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 governing authority, 2026 (resolution date and vote not found online); State Bond Commission agenda June 18, 2026 (L26-197).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Washington Parish mean?

Washington Parish Fire Protection District Number 2 would levy an 8-mill property tax from 2028 through 2037 for fire facilities, equipment and water for fire protection.

What does a NO vote on Washington Parish mean?

The district would not levy this 8-mill property tax for 2028 through 2037.

How many votes does Washington 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 Washington 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.