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Early Voting Commences in Orleans Parish for Critical Safety Millage Renewal

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Published on April 19, 2025
Early Voting Commences in Orleans Parish for Critical Safety Millage RenewalSource: Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office

Orleans Parish residents, the time to cast your votes early has arrived. Starting today and running through next Saturday, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is encouraging citizens to stay informed about their ballots. At the top of the list is the Safe and Strong Communities Millage Renewal, listed as Proposition 1, which seeks to continue funding for law enforcement without a tax increase. The Sheriff's Office emphasized that the renewal supports "essential public safety operations, mental health services, facility upkeep, and more." Details about the proposition can be found in a recent post on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

For those choosing to vote on Election Day, the final opportunity to do so is Saturday, May 3. Detailed information about the millage renewal, including its intended use and impact, is available at SafeAndStrongRenewal.com. The site outlines how the funds would be allocated to support public services without increasing taxes.

As early voting begins, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is raising awareness about Proposition 1, the Safe and Strong Communities Millage Renewal. Using hashtags like #SafeAndStrongCommunities and #MillageRenewal, the office highlights the measure’s role in funding public safety operations, mental health services, and facility upkeep without increasing taxes.