Seven of 10 Open Space Funding Ballot Questions Pass in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association this week reported seven of the 10 referendums to increase funding for open space and farmland preservation on the November 8 ballot were approved. Only ballot questions in townships in Cumberland and Chester were not approved.

These ballot initiatives were approved--

· Pike County -- $10 million open space bond passed 68 percent to 32 percent;

· Bedminster Township, Bucks County -- Increase in earned income tax, generating $10.27 million in conservation funds passed 51 percent to 49 percent;

· Bushkill Township, Bucks County -- Increase in earned income tax, generating nine million dollars in conservation funds passed 66 percent to 34 percent;

· Plumstead Township, Bucks County -- Eight million dollar open space bond passed 77 percent to 23 percent;

· Solebury Township, Bucks County -- $18 million open space, farmland and recreation bond passed 88 percent to 12 percent;

· Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County -- $10 million open space and farmland preservation bond passed 80 percent to 20 percent;

· Honey Brook Township, Chester County -- Increase in earned income tax generating $10 million for open space and farmland passed 51 percent to 49 percent.

For more information on open space, farmland and habitat preservation, visit the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association webpage.


11/18/2005

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