Over and over, we’re told that Americans are impossibly divided. But when it comes to parks and land conservation, the story is different. We all agree that clean air, clean water, protected wildlife habitat, and time outside is neither a red issue nor a blue issue. It’s green. Outside, our differences get smaller, and our smiles get bigger.
Consider this: Of the state and local ballot initiatives that TPL has supported since 1996, a whopping 83 percent of them have passed. If that isn’t proof that we all can agree on the value of conserving land and connecting everyone to it, what is?
Read about the ballot measures TPL is supporting this year from California to Maine. If you live in any of these places, then this is your chance to vote “Yes” for clean water, protected wildlife habitat, and quality of life in your community.
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Proposition 2Proposition 4Measure USMeasure Q Water and Wildfire Protection Initiative
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Ballot Issue 7AMeasure 2ABallot Issue 4AMeasure 2A
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Land Conservation Referendum to Protect Water Quality, Wildlife Habitat, Forests and FarmsClean Water Protection, Overdevelopment Prevention, Natural Area Preservation, Parks and Trails General Obligation Bond ReferendumMartin County Referendum Lands to Protect Water Quality, Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat One-half Percent Sales SurtaxBonds to Renew Environmental Lands Conservation Program and to Improve and Protect Water Quality
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General Obligation Bonds for Parks, Trails and Outdoor Recreational Areas
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Proposition To Issue General Obligation Bonds Of The Lake County Forest Preserve District In An Amount Not To Exceed $155,000,000Proposition to Increase the Limiting Rate for the McHenry County Conservation District
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Question 4Referendum Question No. 3
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Amendment 1: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Renewal
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Question 3: Parks and RecreationMill Levy for Land, Water, and Natural Resources Conservation
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City of Kingston Proposition
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Question 1 Special Sales and Use Tax
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Proposition 1: Extending Conservation Area Real Estate Excise Tax
*When a ballot measure authorizes a new tax (sales tax, property tax, etc.), we count the estimated revenue generated for the duration of the tax (for example, 10 years). When the tax is not limited to a specific term (continues in perpetuity), a duration of 20 years is used to estimate the total amount generated. For bonds, we count the face value of the bonds authorized, rather than the total cost of repaying the bonds with interest. Bonds typically are paid back over a 20–30 year period.
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