Elizabeth voters approve recreation tax renewal

Published 9:56 pm Saturday, March 29, 2025

Elizabeth votes approved a property tax renewal on Saturday to support the Elizabeth Recreation District 3.

According to complete but unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, the 10-year, 11.28-mill property tax for recreational facilities passed with 73 votes in favor and 27 against, representing 73 percent in support.

Voter turnout was 18 percent.

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The tax will fund the maintenance, operation and improvement of recreation facilities, generateing $31,000 annually for the district.

Allen Parish voters overwhelmingly rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments.