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Commission agrees to pursue Trust for Public Land's technical assistance to study infrastructure sales-tax options for conservation
Summary
After a presentation from the Trust for Public Land, commissioners agreed to request technical assistance to study a possible infrastructure sales-tax or bond measure that could fund a permanent Green Place/conservation program and other capital needs. TPL outlined options, polling, and estimated cost for feasibility research.
The Orange County commission on Jan. 13 heard a presentation from Peggy Hanrahan of the Trust for Public Land (TPL) about options to fund a permanent conservation and parks program through a county infrastructure sales tax or bond measure.
Hanrahan told commissioners that TPL has helped other counties design ballot measures, perform public-opinion research and assemble privately funded campaign support. She described commonly used funding tools—general obligation bonds,…
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