East Baton Rouge Parish voters had OK'd a renewal of the property tax that funds their emergency medical services units.

In balloting Saturday, more than 60 percent of voters re-authorized a 3.13-mill property tax that is expected to raise $16 million annually through 2034.

Voters have approved this tax for decades. Ten years ago, it passed when it was approved by 81 percent of voters.

Funds from the tax are restricted. They can only be used for the operation and maintenance costs of providing EMS services within East Baton Rouge Parish.