East Feliciana School Board To Seek Tax Increase

CLINTON, La. (AP) — The East Feliciana Parish School Board has voted to ask voters on April 6 to approve a 38-mill property tax increase for 10 years to support the parish's school system.

Based on 2012 property assessments, The Advocate reports (http://bit.ly/RtayXH) the tax increase would provide about $4.4 million more each year to support the system.

CPA Tommy LeJeune told the board Thursday the school system also would pick up about $1.46 million more in state Minimum Foundation Program funds because of the increase in local support.

East Feliciana has a backlog of construction and maintenance needs.

The parish also has the lowest total property tax millage in Louisiana.