Lower Makefield Township voters will see a ballot question at the polls on Nov. 5. The ballot question seeks voter approval to spend $15 million for “the preservation of environmental areas and open space for passive recreational purposes and benefits within the township,” according to a resolution approved by township supervisors. Township officials said if the full $15 million is paid back over 25 years at current interest rates, the referendum would cost residents $82 a year for the average home assessment of $43,600. The “Yes” or “No” question addresses whether funding can be used “to purchase, place easement on, and buy the development rights for undeveloped land.” Read more in The Reporter. Lower Makefield has posted an FAQ page on the open space referendum. The actual wording of the referendum question can be found on a sample ballot.
Source: The Reporter; 10/21/2024