Propositions, amendments fail at polls

By: TONY MARKS Editor DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Evangeline Parish voters rejected three propositions which were on the Saturday, May 16, ballot. Parishwide, the library tax renewal failed by 72 votes. Of the 4,264 votes, 51% were against and 49% were in favor. The proposition passed in only 19 of the 55 precincts, and early voting went in favor of the renewal with 58% being in the positive...