Road District 2 Tax Renewal on Nov. 15 Ballot

Voters to decide on 10-year property tax renewal for road repairs

Road District 2 voters will head to the polls on November 15 to decide whether to renew a 10-year property tax that funds local road and drainage improvements.

The district, which covers nearly one-fourth of Avoyelles Parish, includes parts of three Police Jury districts represented by Ingrid Wilson, Allen Thomas, and Jacob Coco.

Not a New Tax — A Renewal at a Reduced Rate

The measure is not a new tax, but a renewal of the one first approved in 2016 and enacted in 2017.

According to Avoyelles Parish Assessor Heath Pastor:

• The current 30-mill tax generated about $1.1 million this year
• Average of $850,000 per year over the last decade
• $40,000/year on road rock
• $10,000/year on drainage improvements
• Parish road & bridge total budget: $2.65 million
  • Includes $600,000 for drainage parish-wide

Projects Completed Under the Tax

More than 40% of the district’s 144 miles of roads have been repaired or resurfaced.

Major projects funded:

• Desselle Crossing Bridge
• MP Cutoff asphalt overlay
• 90% resurfacing of Bayou DeGlaise Road
• 90% resurfacing of Big Bend Roadway
• Asphalt work in Simmesport and Moreauville extending toward Plaucheville

Other improved roads include:

Big Bend Road • East Yellow Bayou Road • MP Cutoff • Dufour Street • Lemoine Street • Cleo Street • Scary Woods • Hamburg Loop • Duplechain Road

Pipeline Revenue Expected to Boost Funding

A new pipeline near Simmesport will pay property taxes based on its high valuation — expected to boost district revenue for several years.

Quotes From District Leaders & Residents

“If people want to keep paving roads, they should vote for it. If they don’t think it’s worth it, then they can vote no.”
— Plaucheville Mayor & Road Board Member Terrel St. Romain

Some voters believe the tax is a small price for better roads:

• One homeowner said the tax costs him about $17 per year and is “worth it for a new road.”

Others feel property owners are carrying too much of the burden:

• Larger landowners may not support the added costs.

Police Juror Allen Thomas said:

“Let the voters decide.”

History of the Road Tax Vote

• In 2016, 3 of 4 parish road districts rejected their renewals
• District 2 voters approved theirs
• Supporters argue this enabled major infrastructure progress
• Opposition says the parish could use funds more efficiently

Election Day: Nov. 15, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Early Voting: November 1–8

📌 Key Question:
Will District 2 voters continue the momentum — or allow the tax to expire?