Half-cent sales tax conservation land program update
Summary
About $26 million has been collected so far from the half-cent sales tax for buying conservation land, with $21.2 million already spent and roughly $5.1 million in cash on hand. Recent closings include the 315-acre Elise J property, Point Siena Gardens, and the Rogers Atlantic Ridge parcel.
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Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $26 million collected so far, $21.2 million spent, and $1.5–1.8 million expected monthly through the end of the fiscal year.
Residents who voted for the sales tax get more protected conservation land and habitat restoration.
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