NJ Voters to Vote on Garden State Preservation Trust

While the Legislature failed to place a full renewal of Garden State Preservation Trust on the ballot this November, it did pass legislation the third week in June that provides one year of stop-gap funding to maintain the widely popular and successful Green Acres, Farmland Preservation, and Historic Preservation programs, as well dedicate funds to begin the Blue Acres program, which will purchase flood-prone properties. This legislation places a question on this November’s ballot that asks voters to authorize the state to issue $200 million in general obligation bonds to continue to fund these vital programs for one year. While we work to secure a dedicated funding source for the long-term, we also need to ensure that this November’s ballot question passes overwhelmingly.  Not only will its passage secure $200 million in funds, but it will send a clear message to the State Legislature that the renewal of the Garden State Preservation Trust is a top priority of the residents of New Jersey.

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