Local environment policy ballot measures

Voters have decided on local environment policy ballot measures across the U.S. As a local ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding local environmental regulations and policies. The topic is grouped within the local environment and energy policy area.

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See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures

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

2026

1. Lane County, Oregon, Measure 20-373, Watersheds Bill of Rights Initiative (May 2026) - On the ballot

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2026

1. Lane County, Oregon, Measure 20-373, Watersheds Bill of Rights Initiative (May 2026) - On the ballot

2025

1. Boise, Idaho, Temporary Property Tax Increase for Environmental Services Measure (November 2025)
2. 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)
3. Spokane, Washington, Increase Property Tax Rate to Fund Park Improvements Measure (November 2025)
4. Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District, Louisiana, Property Tax Renewal Measure (March 2025)
5. Upper Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2025)
6. Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax and Property Tax Increase for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2025)

2024

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

2023

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

2022

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

2021

1. Albuquerque, New Mexico, Energy and Water Conservation, Public Facilities, and System Modernization Bonds (November 2021)
2. Alpharetta, Georgia, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2021)
3. Columbus, Ohio, Issue 7, Create Energy-Related Funds and Allocate General Fund Revenue Charter Amendment Initiative (November 2021)
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)
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)

2020

1. Adelanto, California, Measure R, Parks, Capital Improvements, Blight Elimination and Public Safety Parcel Tax (November 2020)
2. Arcata, California, Measure A, Natural Open Space Preservation Parcel Tax (November 2020)
3. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Measure 2A, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase (November 2020)
4. Lower Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Funding Measure (November 2020)
5. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, California, Measure HH, Parcel Tax (November 2020)
6. Orange County, Florida, Question 1, Prohibit Water Pollution Charter Amendment (November 2020)
7. Orange County, Florida, Question 2, Forest Land Conservation Charter Amendment (November 2020)
8. Spring Valley Lake Community Services District, California, Measure V, Establishment of Special District (November 2020)

2019

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

2018

1. Albany, California, Measure M, Parks and Open Space Parcel Tax (November 2018)
2. Brookheaven, Georgia, Park Improvements Bond Measure (November 2018)
3. Davis, California, Measure H, Park Maintenance Parcel Tax (June 2018)
4. Denver, Colorado, Measure 2A, Parks and Open Space Sales Tax (November 2018)
5. Los Altos, California, Measure C, Voter Approval for Changes to Parks, Open Space, and Public Land (November 2018)
6. Martinez, California, Measure F, Voter Approval for Changes to Public Open Space, Park, and Recreation Lands - City Council Measure (June 2018)
7. Martinez, California, Measure I, Open Space and Parks Overlay - Citizen Initiative (June 2018)
8. San Luis Obispo County, California, Measure G-18, Petroleum Extraction and Well Stimulation Regulation Initiative (November 2018)
9. Scottsdale, Arizona, Proposition 420, Amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter (November 2018)
10. Sonoma County, California, Measure M, Parks and Conservation Sales Tax (November 2018)
11. Wake County, North Carolina, Wake County Parks, Greenways, Recreation, and Open Space Bonds (November 2018)

2017

1. Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition 7, Expansion of Anchorage Parks & Recreation Service Area Measure (April 2017)

2016

1. San Diego County, California, Transportation and Environment Sales Tax, Measure A (November 2016)
2. San Francisco, California, City Responsibility for Street Trees and Sidewalks Amendment, Proposition E (November 2016)

Alaska

1. Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition 7, Expansion of Anchorage Parks & Recreation Service Area Measure (April 2017)

Arizona

1. Phoenix, Arizona, Question 2, Library, Park, and Historic Preservation Projects Bond Measure (November 2023)
2. Scottsdale, Arizona, Proposition 420, Amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter (November 2018)

California

1. Adelanto, California, Measure R, Parks, Capital Improvements, Blight Elimination and Public Safety Parcel Tax (November 2020)
2. Alameda, California, Measure B, McKay Avenue Parcel Open Space Designation Initiative (April 2019)
3. Albany, California, Measure M, Parks and Open Space Parcel Tax (November 2018)
4. Arcata, California, Measure A, Natural Open Space Preservation Parcel Tax (November 2020)
5. Bel Marin Keys Community Services District, California, Measure G, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024)
6. Davis, California, Measure H, Park Maintenance Parcel Tax (June 2018)
7. Inverness Public Utility District, California, Measure O, Parcel Tax for Fire Fuel Reduction Initiative (November 2022)
8. Los Altos, California, Measure C, Voter Approval for Changes to Parks, Open Space, and Public Land (November 2018)
9. Martinez, California, Measure F, Voter Approval for Changes to Public Open Space, Park, and Recreation Lands - City Council Measure (June 2018)
10. Martinez, California, Measure I, Open Space and Parks Overlay - Citizen Initiative (June 2018)
11. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, California, Measure HH, Parcel Tax (November 2020)
12. San Anselmo, California, Measure F, Withdraw Town from Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Measure (March 2024)
13. San Diego County, California, Transportation and Environment Sales Tax, Measure A (November 2016)
14. San Francisco, California, City Responsibility for Street Trees and Sidewalks Amendment, Proposition E (November 2016)
15. San Francisco, California, Proposition K, Close Upper Great Highway to Private Vehicles and Establish Public Open Recreation Space Measure (November 2024)
16. San Luis Obispo County, California, Measure G-18, Petroleum Extraction and Well Stimulation Regulation Initiative (November 2018)
17. 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)
18. Santa Cruz County, California, Measure C, Single-Use Cup Tax (June 2022)
19. Santa Cruz County, California, Measure Q, Parcel Tax for Environment, Water, and Wildfire Funding Initiative (November 2024)
20. Sonoma County, California, Measure H, Fire Prevention and Disaster Response Sales Tax Measure (March 2024)
21. Sonoma County, California, Measure J, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Initiative (November 2024)
22. Sonoma County, California, Measure M, Parks and Conservation Sales Tax (November 2018)
23. Spring Valley Lake Community Services District, California, Measure V, Establishment of Special District (November 2020)

Colorado

1. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Measure 2A, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase (November 2020)
2. 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)
3. Denver, Colorado, Measure 2A, Parks and Open Space Sales Tax (November 2018)
4. Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2J, Sales Tax to Fund Environmental and Climate-Related Programs and TABOR Spending Limit Increase Continuation Measure (November 2022)
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)

Florida

1. Orange County, Florida, Question 1, Prohibit Water Pollution Charter Amendment (November 2020)
2. Orange County, Florida, Question 2, Forest Land Conservation Charter Amendment (November 2020)
3. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Clarifying Conservation Grant Language (November 2019)

Georgia

1. Alpharetta, Georgia, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2021)
2. Brookheaven, Georgia, Park Improvements Bond Measure (November 2018)
3. Chamblee, Georgia, Parks Bond Measure (November 2024)
4. Dunwoody, Georgia, Parks and Recreational Areas Bond Measure (November 2023)

Hawaii

1. Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 3, Expanded Use of Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund Amendment (November 2022)
2. Honolulu, Hawaii, Question 1, Climate Resiliency Fund Charter Amendment (November 2024)

Idaho

1. Boise, Idaho, Temporary Property Tax Increase for Environmental Services Measure (November 2025)

Illinois

1. Cook County Forest Preserve District, Illinois, Property Tax Increase Measure (November 2022)

Kentucky

1. Lexington, Kentucky, Park Fund Measure (November 2024)

Louisiana

1. Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District, Louisiana, Property Tax Renewal Measure (March 2025)

Maryland

1. Baltimore, Maryland, Question F, Inner Harbor Park Charter Amendment (November 2024)

Missouri

1. St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition F, Environmental Violation Fine Increase Measure (August 2022)

New Mexico

1. Albuquerque, New Mexico, Energy and Water Conservation, Public Facilities, and System Modernization Bonds (November 2021)
2. Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District, New Mexico, Water and Natural Resources Property Tax Measure (November 2024)

North Carolina

1. Wake County, North Carolina, Wake County Parks, Greenways, Recreation, and Open Space Bonds (November 2018)

Ohio

1. Columbus, Ohio, Issue 7, Create Energy-Related Funds and Allocate General Fund Revenue Charter Amendment Initiative (November 2021)
2. Metropolitan Park District of Toledo, Ohio, Issue 7, Land Operation and Conservation Tax Measure (November 2022)
3. Toledo, Ohio, Question 2, "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" Initiative (February 2019)

Oregon

1. Lane County, Oregon, Measure 20-373, Watersheds Bill of Rights Initiative (May 2026) - On the ballot
2. Metro, Oregon, Measure 26-244, Zoo Bond Measure (May 2024)
3. Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-204, Regulating Bull Run Watershed Land Use (November 2019)
4. Portland Metro, Oregon, Measure 26-203, Bonds for Water Projects and Parks (November 2019)
5. Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District, Oregon, Measure 26-243, Flood Infrastructure Bond Measure (May 2024)

Pennsylvania

1. Carbon County, Pennsylvania, Land Conservation Bond Measure (November 2022)
2. Limerick Township, Pennsylvania, Earned Income Tax Increase for Open Space and Land Acquisition Measure (November 2022)
3. Lower Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Funding Measure (November 2020)
4. Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, Open Space Bond Measure (November 2024)
5. Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, Forge Road and Valley Road Open Space Land Bond Measure (May 2019)
6. Richland Township, Pennsylvania, Earned Income Tax Extension for Open Space Funding Measure (May 2023)
7. Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, Open Space Land Bond Measure (November 2019)
8. Upper Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2025)
9. Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax and Property Tax Increase for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2025)
10. West Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Renewal for Open Space Purposes Measure (November 2022)
11. Westtown Township, Pennsylvania, Crebilly Farm Open Space Fund Tax Measure (November 2022)
12. Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax Increase for Open Space Funding Measure (May 2022)

Texas

1. El Paso, Texas, Proposition A, Land Preservation Initiative (May 2019)
2. El Paso, Texas, Proposition K, "Climate Change and Climate Justice" Charter Amendment (May 2023)
3. Garland, Texas, Proposition D, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2019)
4. Plano, Texas, Proposition B, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2019)

Vermont

1. Burlington, Vermont, Question 2, Carbon Fee Measure (March 2023)

Washington

1. King County, Washington, Proposition 1, Property Tax for Natural Areas, Trails, and Green Space Funding Measure (November 2022)
2. Spokane, Washington, Increase Property Tax Rate to Fund Park Improvements Measure (November 2025)

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