The Open Space Ballot Question passed by almost 2 to 1. The state will spend $98 million annually over the next 30 years to protect 1 million acres of currently unprotected land.
The Bergen and Morris Counties open space questions also passed. Bergen County will spend $40 million of the next 5 years. The current Morris County will expand its current open space preservation program.
After the election, Governor Whitman proposed expanding the budgets for maintenance and staffing the state parks after many years of cutbacks. This issue has been at the front of the Pride in our Parks agenda.
Last updated: 01/18/01