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Tenafly council clarifies wording to ‘extend’ Open Space Trust Fund at same rate
Summary
Council members adjusted ballot/ordinance language to stress the measure extends the existing Open Space Trust Fund at the same rate so voters understand the levy is not increasing.
Council members reviewed language for a proposed renewal of the borough's Open Space Trust Fund to make it clear the measure continues an existing levy rather than creating a new or higher tax. Speaker 1 urged that wording explicitly say the fund would be "extended at the same rate," adding, "I don't want people to think we're raising the levy right now."
Staff confirmed the draft would reference extension rather than a rate increase and will circulate wording that includes "extend at the same rate" for the council's final approval. The clarification is intended to reduce voter confusion at the time of the election and to signal continuity with the current Open Space Trust Fund funding level.
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