Measures Passed in 2008 General Election
Adams County
Description: Bond issue to purchase open space, farmland & recreational lands
Total Funds: $10 million
Open Space Funds: $10million
Election Results: Passed - 75% to 25%
Hatfield Township (Montgomery County)
Description: .125 percent earned income tax increase for the protection of open space, farmland and recreational lands
Total Funds: $10 million
Open Space Funds: $10 million
Election Results: Failed - 43% to 57%
Lower Makefield Township (Bucks County)
Description: Bond for open space preservation
Total Funds: $15 million
Open Space Funds: $15 million
Election Results: Passed - 69% to 31%
Upper Saucon Township (Lehigh County)
Description: .25 percent earned income tax increase for open space and recreational lands
Total Funds: $24 million
Open Space Funds: $24 million
Election Results: Passed - 50% to 50%
Newtown Township (Bucks County)
Description: .1 percent earned income tax increase for open space preservation
Total Funds: $13.6 million
Open Space Funds: $13.6 million
Election Results: Passed - 61% to 39%
Upper Dublin Township (Bucks County)
Description: Bond for the acquisition of land and/or easements to protect natural and cultural resources
Total Funds: $30 million
Open Space Funds: $30 million
Election Results: Passed - 67% to 33%
Measures Passed in 2008 Primary
Buckingham Township
Description: Bond issue to purchase open space, farmland & recreational lands
Total Funds: $20 million
Open Space Funds: $20million
Election Results: Passed - 82% to 18%
Charlestown Township
Description: .5% EIT increase for open space & farmland preservation
Total Funds: $20 million
Open Space Funds: $20 million
Election Results: Passed - 77% to 23%
