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2018 Ballot Measures Results

At The Trust for Public Land, we help communities write, campaign for, and pass ballot measures that create new public funds for parks and land conservation. We supported 18 ballot measures on Election Day 2018, and voters approved 17.

Click on a state to see the results.

  • Arizona

    Proposition 407: Parks and Connections Bond 2018

    Location:  City of Tucson
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    The City of Tucson is asking voters to consider approving a $225 million general obligation bond for capital improvements. If approved, the measure will create a dedicated funding source for playgrounds, sports fields, pools and splashpads, recreation centers, and bike and pedestrian paths. We urge Tucson voters to vote YES on Proposition 407 this November.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.greenuptucson.com

  • Measure M

    Location:  Sonoma County
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Sonoma County is asking voters to consider approving over $115 million to improve and protect Sonoma County’s regional and neighborhood parks. The measure will appear on the November 6 ballot as Measure M and will need a supermajority for approval.

    The sales tax funding will help safeguard water supplies, streams, and rivers; reduce future wildfire risk; preserve fish and wildlife habitat; conserve natural areas for future generations; support community health and expand walking, hiking, and biking trails. If passed, two-thirds of the funds raised would go to county parks and one-third would go to cities for our neighborhood parks.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.sonomacountyparksforall.org

    Measure P: Approval of Fresno Safe and Clean Neighborhood Parks Tax Ordinance

    Location:  City of Fresno
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    The City of Fresno is asking voters to consider approving over $1.1 billion to update and improve Fresno’s current parks, trails and facilities, make parks cleaner and safer, and create parks in neighborhoods that lack access to them. The measure will appear on the November 6 ballot as Measure P and will need a supermajority for approval.

    The measure was place on the ballot via citizen initiative. Annual sales tax funds would provide for the following:

    • $17.2 million for improving conditions at current parks and community centers
    • $8 million for building new parks, community centers and senior centers
    • $4.25 million for safe walking and biking trails, the San Joaquin River Parkway, and landscape beautification along major streets and freeways
    • $4.5 million for arts and cultural programs
    • $3.2 million for recreational programs for youth and seniors, including job training for youth and veterans to work in the parks and recreation field
    • $287,000 for program implementation

    NO: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.fresnoforparks.com

    Measure W: Los Angeles Region’s Public Health and Safe, Clean Water Program

    Location:  Los Angeles County
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Los Angeles County is asking voters to consider approving over $300 million annually to provide local, dedicated funding to increase local water supply, improve water quality, and protect public health. The measure will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot as Measure W and will need a supermajority for approval.

    Specifically the measure will help with improving/protecting water quality; capturing rain/stormwater to increase safe drinking water supplies and prepare for future drought; and protecting public health and marine life by reducing pollution, trash, toxins/plastics entering Los Angeles County waterways, bays, and beaches.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    http://safecleanwaterla.org

    Colorado

    Ballot Issue 1A: Strengthening Forest Health, Conserving and Supporting Working Ranches and Farms and Rural Landscapes, and Managing the Impacts of Growth Measure

    Location:  Chaffee County
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Ballot Issue 1A will:

    • Strengthen forest health to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires that threaten our communities, water supplies and economy;
    • Conserve and support our working ranches, farms and rural landscapes, protecting water quality, water quantity and wildlife habitat;
    • Help manage the impacts of growth and increased recreation to protect our trails, campsites and scenic rivers; and
    • Conserve fish and wildlife habitat, and protect it from damaging wildfire and post-fire flooding

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    http://thisischaffee.org

    Yes on 2A: Healthy Parks and Rivers for Everyone

    Location:  City and County of Denver
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Denver’s parks, trails, and open space are a defining feature of life for this active city on the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains. But the longer the city waits to restore and maintain its recreation resources, the more it will cost taxpayers in the long run. And it’s especially important now, as Denver’s population grows faster than almost any other major city in the country. The time to plan for smart, healthy growth is now. That’s why we’re urging Denver voters to vote YES on a quarter-cent sales and use tax. The measure could generate nearly $46 million for parks and open space, just in its first year.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://yesfordenverparks.org

  • Question #2

    Location:  Statewide
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Connecticut’s public parks and forests are a key driver in the state’s economy, attracting eight million visitors every year and generating over $1 billion in state revenue, while supporting nearly 70,000 outdoor recreation jobs. Question #2 will amend the Connecticut State Constitution to protect lands held by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (e.g. state parks, state-owned farms, forests, trails, wildlife management areas, etc.) or the Department of Agriculture from being sold, converted, swapped, or given away without first receiving a public hearing and a two-thirds vote from the General Assembly. Improving accountability and transparency in government and protecting community assets is critical to support the state’s economy and quality of life for future generations.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.ctwoodlands.org/qr_code/trails/vote-yes-question-2

  • Community Preservation Act

    Location:  Town of Berlin
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Voters in the central Massachusetts, town of Berlin will be asked to adopt the state’s popular Community Preservation Act (CPA) program, which is already in place in 173 other Massachusetts cities and towns. Over $2 billion has been raised statewide under CPA for open space protection, recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing. In Berlin, the program would be funded by a 3 percent local property tax surcharge which is expected to raise $250,000 annually. The town will also receive matching funds from the state’s CPA Trust Fund. CPA was defeated previously at the ballot box twice in Berlin, in 2001 and 2006.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.communitypreservation.org

    Community Preservation Act

    Location:  Town of Plainville
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Plainville, a small community in Southeastern Massachusetts, will be voting to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA) program.  In Plainville, the CPA proposal is to add a 1 percent property tax surcharge to fund the local CPA account, with the funds being restricted to open space, recreation, historic preservation and affordable housing. CPA is estimated to annually raise $165,000 from the local surcharge plus state matching funds from the CPA Trust Fund. CPA was defeated once before in Plainville, back in 2001.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.communitypreservation.org

  • Brooklyn Park Natural Resource Protection and Park Bond

    Location:  City of Brooklyn Park
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Brooklyn Park’s population is booming—and residents are calling for more parks and better trails to keep pace. In November, voters will have the chance to approve a $26 million bond to fund the parks investments the city needs to stay green and healthy as it grows. If it passes, the measure will generate funds to protect land and water; improve large neighborhood parks and recreational facilities; develop the trail network, and build and maintain special use facilities for seniors and families.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote

  • Vote Yes for Open Space, Rivers and Farmlands

    Location:  City and County of Missoula
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Missoula County residents are proud of their tradition of protecting and caring for open space, water, and farmland. In 2006, voters passed a much-needed open space bond. Today, those funds are depleted, and residents know there is work to be done, land to protect, and farms to preserve. In November, voters countywide have the chance to approve a bond creating $15 million for conservation funding. In the city of Missoula, voters will also decide on an annual $500,000 levy for park stewardship. These much-needed funds will ensure Missoula can maintain its commitment to open space conservation far into the future.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://www.yesforopenspace.org

  • General Obligation Bonds, not to Exceed $25,000,000 for Land Preservation to Protect Natural Land, Farmland, and Water Quality

    Location:  Beaufort County
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    The Beaufort County Rural and Critical Lands program of has completed 112 land protection projects, preserving over 23,900 acres of land for conservation, parks, buffers, and scenic vistas. Since 1998, Beaufort County voters have approved four successive bond referendums to fund the Rural and Critical Lands program. Voters overwhelmingly supported the passage of these bonds with an average of 71 percent approval rate, approving $135 million for conservation. This November, Beaufort County voters will vote on whether to extend that funding with a $25 million bond to protect clean water, beaches, creeks and rivers, wildlife habitat, and coasts.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    http://ruralandcritical.org

  • City of Austin’s Park System

    Location:  City of Austin
    Election Date:  November 6, 2018

    Austin’s population has been growing rapidly—but its budget for parks hasn’t kept pace. Today, the park system is in dire need of investment, and voters will have the chance to approve two key bonds at the polls this November. They’ll be decided a $149 million bond for parks and recreation, with emphasis on creating parks where they’re needed most. Austin voters will also decide on a $184 million bond for flood mitigation and open space.

    YES: Learn more at LandVote

     

    More Information
    https://westcave.org/newsletter-articles/city-of-austin-2018-bond-electi…