Marion County: up to $140 million bonds for parks, trails, land conservation
Marion County · Marion County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
To acquire and improve lands and conservation easements for parks, trails, and recreational facilities, preserve and protect natural lands, farms, forests, and quality of drinking water sources, springs, rivers and lakes, shall Marion County issue bonds up to $140 million principal amount, maturing within 20 years of each issuance, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, payable from countywide ad valorem taxes not exceeding 0.35 mills, with full public disclosure of all spending?
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Marion County asks voters to approve bonds of up to $140 million for parks, trails, and recreational facilities. The money would buy and improve lands and conservation easements, and help preserve natural lands, farms, forests, and drinking water sources. The bonds would mature within 20 years of each issuance and be paid from countywide ad valorem taxes not exceeding 0.35 mills. A YES vote approves these bonds, with full public disclosure of all spending. A NO vote means the county does not issue these bonds.
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