Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office wins millage renewal by just 2 votes

What she said: The vote "is a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to building a stronger, safer, and more just Orleans Parish," Hutson said in an emailed statement.

By the numbers: Results from Secretary of State Nancy Landry's office show a turnout of just less than 10% in Orleans Parish, with 25,428 votes tallied.

• 12,715 people voted "yes," and 12,713 voted "no."

Meanwhile, Jefferson Parish voted "yes" to renewing its own 10-year millages including those supporting drainage, recreation and the library.

The bottom line: Every vote matters.