from Facebook page around 10:00pm after voting ended.
Measure A passes with over 70% of the vote.
YES Votes: 140,621
NO Votes: 53,763
TOTAL Votes: 194,384 72.3%
This is GREAT news for Polk County Trails and water quality.
Thank you Polk County! Thank you Voters!
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What it means?
if receives 60% approval, the Polk County Water & Land Legacy
Bond will enable county supervisors to bond for funds over the next 20
years for:
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Protecting water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams, including the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers and their tributaries.
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Protecting drinking water sources, wildlife habitat and natural areas.
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Protecting land to help prevent flooding.
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Improving parks and trails.
The funds would be managed by Polk County Conservation
and subject to full public disclosure as well as regular open budget
hearings through the Polk County Conservation Board and the Board of
Supervisors.
more info to come...