Introduction

The Propositions

Commentary

Positives

Negatives

Conclusion

Commentary

Jefferson Parish government is highly dependent
on special taxing districts and other dedicated revenues for the provision of basic government services.

The table on page 2 lists 31 special taxing districts in Jefferson Parish that in 1997 generated $86 million dollars in income from property tax millages alone. These taxes equal 63 percent of special district revenues, 35 percent of total 1998 parish operating revenues. The Parish establishes special revenue funds to account for the revenues and expenditures in each of these districts.