Why is an EIT Ballot Question Preferred for Open Space?
Why is an EIT Ballot Question Preferred for Open Space?
If voters choose to increase the EIT, it will create a dedicated stream of revenue to pay down the debt resulting from previous open space acquisitions. Additionally, 25% of the revenue can be used for open space maintenance & improvements.
Increasing the EIT will not be as impactful to seniors and those living on a fixed income when compared to increases in real estate taxes
Voters maintain control
Surveys conducted during the Township Comprehensive Plan update and Parks and Recreation Master Plan showed strong support for open space acquisition and maintenance as our most pressing concerns
The increased revenue would be legally dedicated to pay down open space acquisition debt and for maintaining open space