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As a local ballot measure topic, local environment and energy policy refers to measures regarding local environmental regulations, natural resource management, and energy production.

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The following is a list of local ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

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2026

  1. Lane County, Oregon, Measure 20-373, Watersheds Bill of Rights Initiative (May 2026) - On the ballot
  2. Richland County, Ohio, Prohibit Certain Solar and Wind Energy Facilities Referendum (May 2026) - On the ballot

2025

  1. Boise, Idaho, Temporary Property Tax Increase for Environmental Services Measure (November 2025) Approved
  2. Decorah, Iowa, Municipal Electric Utility Measure (March 2025) Defeated
  3. Santa Cruz, California, Measure B, Parcel Tax and Real Estate Transfer Tax for Workforce Housing and Climate Change Fund and Housing to Prevent Homelessness Fund Measure (November 2025) Defeated
  4. Spokane, Washington, Increase Property Tax Rate to Fund Park Improvements Measure (November 2025) Approved
  5. Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District, Louisiana, Property Tax Renewal Measure (March 2025) Approved
  6. Upper Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2025) Approved
  7. Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax and Property Tax Increase for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2025) Defeated
  8. Wise County, Virginia, Creation of Electric Authority Measure (November 2025) Defeated

2024

  1. Baltimore, Maryland, Question F, Inner Harbor Park Charter Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  2. Bel Marin Keys Community Services District, California, Measure G, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024) Approved
  3. Berkeley, California, Measure GG, Natural Gas Tax Measure (November 2024) Defeated
  4. Chamblee, Georgia, Parks Bond Measure (November 2024) Approved
  5. Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District, New Mexico, Water and Natural Resources Property Tax Measure (November 2024) Approved
  6. Coos County, Oregon, Measure 6-219, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024) Approved
  7. Curry County, Oregon, Measure 8-116, BOEM Offshore Wind Turbine Project Advisory Question (November 2024) Approved
  8. Honolulu, Hawaii, Question 1, Climate Resiliency Fund Charter Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  9. Lexington, Kentucky, Park Fund Measure (November 2024) Approved
  10. Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, Open Space Bond Measure (November 2024) Approved
  11. Metro, Oregon, Measure 26-244, Zoo Bond Measure (May 2024) Approved
  12. San Anselmo, California, Measure F, Withdraw Town from Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Measure (March 2024) Approved
  13. San Francisco, California, Proposition K, Close Upper Great Highway to Private Vehicles and Establish Public Open Recreation Space Measure (November 2024) Approved
  14. Santa Cruz County, California, Measure Q, Parcel Tax for Environment, Water, and Wildfire Funding Initiative (November 2024) Approved
  15. Sonoma County, California, Measure H, Fire Prevention and Disaster Response Sales Tax Measure (March 2024) Approved
  16. Sonoma County, California, Measure J, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Initiative (November 2024) Defeated
  17. Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District, Oregon, Measure 26-243, Flood Infrastructure Bond Measure (May 2024) Approved

2023

  1. Burlington, Vermont, Question 2, Carbon Fee Measure (March 2023) Approved
  2. Dunwoody, Georgia, Parks and Recreational Areas Bond Measure (November 2023) Defeated
  3. El Paso, Texas, Proposition K, "Climate Change and Climate Justice" Charter Amendment (May 2023) Defeated
  4. Phoenix, Arizona, Question 2, Library, Park, and Historic Preservation Projects Bond Measure (November 2023) Approved
  5. Richland Township, Pennsylvania, Earned Income Tax Extension for Open Space Funding Measure (May 2023) Approved
  6. Tucson, Arizona, Measure A, Electric Franchise Agreement and Increased Surcharge Measure (May 2023) Defeated

2022

  1. Carbon County, Pennsylvania, Land Conservation Bond Measure (November 2022) Approved
  2. Cook County Forest Preserve District, Illinois, Property Tax Increase Measure (November 2022) Approved
  3. Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2J, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase Continuation Measure (November 2022) Approved
  4. El Paso, Texas, Proposition C, Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022) Approved
  5. Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 3, Expanded Use of Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund Amendment (November 2022) Approved
  6. Inverness Public Utility District, California, Measure O, Parcel Tax for Fire Fuel Reduction Initiative (November 2022) Defeated
  7. King County, Washington, Proposition 1, Property Tax for Natural Areas, Trails, and Green Space Funding Measure (November 2022) Approved
  8. Limerick Township, Pennsylvania, Earned Income Tax Increase for Open Space and Land Acquisition Measure (November 2022) Defeated
  9. Long Beach, California, Measure BB, Water and Gas Utility Public Merger Amendment (November 2022) Approved
  10. Metropolitan Park District of Toledo, Ohio, Issue 7, Land Operation and Conservation Tax Measure (November 2022) Approved
  11. Santa Cruz County, California, Measure C, Single-Use Cup Tax (June 2022) Approved
  12. St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition F, Environmental Violation Fine Increase Measure (August 2022) Approved
  13. Ventura County, California, Measure A, Oil and Gas Well Regulation Referendum (June 2022) Defeated
  14. Ventura County, California, Measure B, Oil and Gas Well Regulations Referendum (June 2022) Defeated
  15. West Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Renewal for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2022) Defeated
  16. Westtown Township, Pennsylvania, Crebilly Farm Open Space Fund Tax Measure (November 2022) Approved
  17. Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Funding Measure (May 2022) Approved

2021

  1. Albuquerque, New Mexico, Energy and Water Conservation, Public Facilities, and System Modernization Bonds (November 2021) Approved
  2. Alpharetta, Georgia, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2021) Approved
  3. Columbus, Ohio, Issue 7, Create Energy-Related Funds and Allocate General Fund Revenue Charter Amendment Initiative (November 2021) Defeated
  4. Denver, Colorado, Initiated Ordinance 302, Change Definition of Conservation Easement and Voter Approval Requirement for Commercial or Residential Development on City Park Lands Initiative (November 2021) Defeated
  5. El Paso County, Colorado, Ballot Issue 1A, Retain Revenue Above TABOR Limit up to the County Revenue Cap and Spend $15 Million on Roads and Park Projects Measure (November 2021) Defeated
  6. Gilbert, Arizona, Proposition 462, Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise Agreement Measure (November 2021) Approved

2020

  1. Adelanto, California, Measure R, Parks, Capital Improvements, Blight Elimination and Public Safety Parcel Tax (November 2020) Defeated
  2. Arcata, California, Measure A, Natural Open Space Preservation Parcel Tax (November 2020) Approved
  3. Chandler, Arizona, Question 1, Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise (November 2020) Approved
  4. Columbus, Ohio, Issue 1, Electric Service Aggregation Program Measure (November 2020) Approved
  5. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Measure 2A, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase (November 2020) Approved
  6. Long Beach, California, Measure US, General Oil Production Tax Increase (November 2020) Approved
  7. Lower Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Funding Measure (November 2020) Approved
  8. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, California, Measure HH, Parcel Tax (November 2020) Approved
  9. Orange County, Florida, Question 1, Prohibit Water Pollution Charter Amendment (November 2020) Approved
  10. Orange County, Florida, Question 2, Forest Land Conservation Charter Amendment (November 2020) Approved
  11. Spring Valley Lake Community Services District, California, Measure V, Establishment of Special District (November 2020) Defeated

2019

  1. Alameda, California, Measure B, McKay Avenue Parcel Open Space Designation Initiative (April 2019) Defeated
  2. El Paso, Texas, Proposition A, Land Preservation Initiative (May 2019) Approved
  3. Garland, Texas, Proposition D, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2019) Approved
  4. Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, Forge Road and Valley Road Open Space Land Bond Measure (May 2019) Approved
  5. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Proposition 1, Changes to Oklahoma Natural Gas Franchise Agreement (July 2019) Approved
  6. Plano, Texas, Proposition B, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2019) Approved
  7. Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-204, Regulating Bull Run Watershed Land Use (November 2019) Approved
  8. Portland Metro, Oregon, Measure 26-203, Bonds for Water Projects and Parks (November 2019) Approved
  9. Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, Open Space Land Bond Measure (November 2019) Approved
  10. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Clarifying Conservation Grant Language (November 2019) Approved
  11. Toledo, Ohio, Question 2, "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" Initiative (February 2019) Overturned

2018

  1. Albany, California, Measure M, Parks and Open Space Parcel Tax (November 2018) Approved
  2. Brookheaven, Georgia, Park Improvements Bond Measure (November 2018) Approved
  3. Davis, California, Measure H, Park Maintenance Parcel Tax (June 2018) Approved
  4. Denver, Colorado, Measure 2A, Parks and Open Space Sales Tax (November 2018) Approved
  5. East Cleveland, Ohio, Measure 30, Gas Aggregation (November 2018) Approved
  6. Garland, Texas, Proposition AG, Franchise Terms (May 2018) Approved
  7. Los Altos, California, Measure C, Voter Approval for Changes to Parks, Open Space, and Public Land (November 2018) Defeated
  8. Martinez, California, Measure F, Voter Approval for Changes to Public Open Space, Park, and Recreation Lands - City Council Measure (June 2018) Approved
  9. Martinez, California, Measure I, Open Space and Parks Overlay - Citizen Initiative (June 2018) Approved
  10. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 413, Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise Agreement (August 2018) Approved
  11. Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-201, Renewable Energy Initiative (November 2018) Approved
  12. San Francisco, California, Proposition A, Revenue Bonds for Power Facilities Excluding Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy Charter Amendment (June 2018) Approved
  13. San Luis Obispo County, California, Measure G-18, Petroleum Extraction and Well Stimulation Regulation Initiative (November 2018) Defeated
  14. Scottsdale, Arizona, Proposition 420, Amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter (November 2018) Approved
  15. Sonoma County, California, Measure M, Parks and Conservation Sales Tax (November 2018) Approved
  16. Wake County, North Carolina, Wake County Parks, Greenways, Recreation, and Open Space Bonds (November 2018) Approved

2017

  1. Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition 7, Expansion of Anchorage Parks & Recreation Service Area Measure (April 2017) Defeated
  2. Denver, Colorado, Green and Solar Roof Requirement, Initiated Ordinance 300 (November 2017) Approved

2016

  1. Butte County, California, Fracking Ban Initiative, Measure E (June 2016) Approved
  2. Healdsburg, California, Fluoridation of Water Supply, Measure T (November 2016) Defeated
  3. Monterey County, California, Ban on Oil and Gas Drilling, Measure Z (November 2016) Approved
  4. San Diego County, California, Transportation and Environment Sales Tax, Measure A (November 2016) Defeated
  5. San Francisco, California, City Responsibility for Street Trees and Sidewalks Amendment, Proposition E (November 2016) Approved
  6. Sonoma County, California, Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Ban, Measure M (November 2016) Approved

2008

  1. Union County Oil Refinery Initiative, Ordinance 2008-001 (2008) Approved

2000

  1. Salt Lake County, Utah, Measure 2, Fluoridation of Public Water Initiative (November 2000) Approved

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