Early voting starts Saturday and runs through Nov. 8 – with the exception of Sunday -- for a smattering of propositions on some parish ballots for the Nov. 15 election.

Most of the propositions are property tax renewals for schools or roads.

Here’s a look at the issues before voters

DESOTO PARISH

Parishwide School Board Proposition No. 1 of 2 – Renewal

The 43.17-mill tax is dedicated to overall operations and maintenance of the parish’s school facilities, including insurance, utilities, teacher and other personnel salaries. The tax is expected to generate about $33 million annually for the next 10 years.

Parishwide School Board Proposition No. 2 of 2 - Renewal

The 8.17-mill tax is dedicated to general cost of operation and maintenance of schools in the parish. It’s estimated to gene

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