BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — East Baton Rouge Parish approved several tax propositions on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and voted against an amendment that, if passed, would have triggered several changes for the city-parish government. Residents OK'd multiple taxes that fund parks and recreation in EBR, including for projects that are part of BREC's master plan. Another parishwide tax will improve pay and benefits for fire department employees. The proposition to change the home rule charter asked whether the rules that govern Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish (called the "Plan of Government") should be changed and updated. It referred to Article VI, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution and Section 11.09 of the "Plan of Government." About 59% of voters said no to the proposal, and 174,430 votes were cast across the parish. What would the home rule charter changes have done if passed? The amendment to the city-parish constitution aimed to restructure parts of the city government. It would have changed the chief administrative officer to a city-parish manager. The role would focus on the parish's day-to-day operations. A chief of staff would be hired to handle policy. A city attorney would advise the mayor-president on legal issues. The mayor-president would have been tasked with their budget to determine how to pay for the two new positions. Mayor-president candidates would also have been required to live in EBR for two years before running. For council candidates, the requirement would have been a year. EBR voters to decide on amendment that packs many changes for city-parish government Voters had to approve all those changes or none. A breakdown of other East Baton Rouge Parish propositions Parishwide: 4.10 & 2.10 mills renewals for parks and recreation This proposition asked whether BREC should continue to collect two property taxes to fund parks and recreational areas, which would help with new projects and ongoing maintenance. According to the proposition, a 4.10 mill tax will generate about $22.4 million yearly for 10 years starting in 2025. Half this money will buy and develop new parks and rec areas. The rest will maintain and operate existing parks and facilities. The 2.10 mill tax will bring about $11.5 million yearly for the same 10-year period. The government plans to use this tax to maintain and operate public parks and recreational facilities. It passed with about 61% of the vote. Parishwide: 3.253 mills for parks and recreation This proposition asked if BREC can charge a property tax to raise money for improving and maintaining parks and recreation in East Baton Rouge. The proposition says the tax will raise $17.8 million annually for 20 years, from 2025 to 2044. The funds will support the Strategic Master Plan that BREC approved in August. It passed with about 53% support. City of Baton Rouge: 6 mills This proposition asked if Baton Rouge can use a property tax to raise money to increase pay and benefits for fire department employees. The proposition text said the tax will raise about $14.6 million a year for 10 years, from 2025 to 2034. About 68% of voters said yes. Fire Protection District No.1: 9-mill renewal This proposition asked if Fire Protection District No. 1 should be allowed to collect a property tax for fire services and facilities for the next 10 years. The proposition said the tax will bring in about $550,000 yearly for 10 years, starting in 2026 and ending in 2035. The tax will fund fire protection facilities in the district. It will also pay for water needed for fire protection, including fire hydrant rentals and service. It had about 71% support. Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3: 10-mill renewal This proposition asked if the Brownsfield Fire Protection District can collect a property tax for 10 years. It funds fire protection services and facilities. The proposition said the funds will be used to develop, improve, operate and maintain fire facilities and pay salaries and benefits for fire district staff. It also will cover the costs of obtaining water for fire protection and pay for fire hydrant rentals and service. The tax is expected to bring about $338,000 yearly for 10 years, from 2026 until 2035. It passed with about 82% of the vote. Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9: 10-mill renewal This proposition asked if the Alsen Fire District can collect a property tax for fire services for the next 10 years. This tax will fund fire protection facilities in the district and pay for water for fire protection, including fire hydrants. The proposition said the tax should raise $207,000 a year for 10 years, starting in 2026 and ending in 2035. Ninety-two percent of voters OK'd the proposition. Woodlawn Estates Crime Prevention and Improvement Dist.: $200 parcel fee continuation This proposition asked if the Woodlawn Estates Crime Prevention and Improvement District can keep charging a yearly fee for the next ten years. The fee will fund crime prevention and security improvements. The district will collect an annual fee of up to $200 for each property for 10 years, from 2025 to 2034. This applies to both improved and unimproved properties. After administrative costs, the money will be used for crime prevention, improving security and increasing patrols. It passed with 71% approval. What to know about the election Nationwide, voters cast votes for the next president of the United States. Across Louisiana, voters decided on a proposed constitutional amendment and representation in the U.S. Congress. According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office, 22 parishes had local races and propositions; 22 had local races but no propositions; 15 had state and presidential elections only; and five had local propositions but not local races. Any runoff elections will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, and three other propositions are on that ballot for East Baton Rouge Parish. Early voting will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 22-30, excluding Sunday, Nov. 24, Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. See results Latest News See who's running for St. Francisville mayor, aldermen seats in West Feliciana Parish Election 2024: Louisiana chooses Donald Trump for president over VP Kamala Harris Harris won't address supporters at campaign victory party Election 2024: Louisiana residents say yes to Amendment 1 on the November ballot Arizona enshrines abortion rights in state constitution: Decision Desk projection on The Hill