Township of Springfield Municipal Public Question — Length of Service Award Program for volunteer firefighters (Burlington County)

What it does

Shall the Township of Springfield be authorized to establish a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the volunteer firefighters that serve the Township pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183, et seq.?

A YES vote means

Springfield Township could set up a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the volunteer firefighters who serve the township.

A NO vote means

Springfield Township would not be authorized to set up this award program for volunteer firefighters.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Official text: source

Background

According to the interpretive statement on the county sample ballot, the Township would create a Length of Service Award Program for qualifying volunteer firefighters under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183.

Each volunteer who performs the service required by ordinance would have up to $1,150 a year deposited into an account. The Township expects the program to cost $35,000 a year, budgeted annually.

The statement says the Township's plan lets volunteers earn credit for up to ten prior years of service, provided they remain active.

Put on the ballot by Township of Springfield (Burlington County).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Township of Springfield Municipal Public Question mean?

Springfield Township could set up a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the volunteer firefighters who serve the township.

What does a NO vote on Township of Springfield Municipal Public Question mean?

Springfield Township would not be authorized to set up this award program for volunteer firefighters.

How many votes does Township of Springfield Municipal Public Question need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Township of Springfield Municipal Public Question?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.