HENDERSON (FOX5) — Henderson voters will decide the future of their parks and recreation funding with the first question on the ballot, according to a press release.
The City of Henderson report ‘Ballot Question 1′ asks residents whether to keep an existing property tax, set in 1997 at 12 cents per $100 of assessed property value. City officials said that money now covers about 40% of the parks and recreation budget.
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A “yes” vote will continue important funding in Henderson, according to city officials.
Voting Yes, supports:
- Clean, well-maintained parks, trails, and sports fields
- Pools, community centers, and recreation programs
- Youth and preschool programs, childcare, and senior services
- Safe, active neighborhoods and strong property values
A “no” vote could send the money elsewhere, city officials said.
Voting No, potentially means:
- Reduction in park/trail maintenance
- Cutbacks on recreation programs and events
- Delayed equipment repair/replacement
- Decreased property values
- Increased safety risks
- Decline in economic and community vitality
- Decline in City services
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