Green Township Open Space Trust Fund Non-Binding Referendum (Sussex County)

What it does

Shall the Green Township Committee adopt an Ordinance revising the permitted use of the Open Space Trust Fund monies, currently codified as Section 2-40.1 et seq. of the Green Township Code, to allow up to a maximum of 10% [reduced from 30%] of the total Open Space Trust Fund (as of January 1 of each year) to be utilized for construction and maintenance costs of Open Space properties, only so long as the balance of the Open Space Trust Fund is more than $1,000,000.00 as of January 1 of the year the funds will be used?

A YES vote means

In this non-binding vote, voters would support an ordinance cutting the share of the Open Space Trust Fund that can be used for building and maintaining open space properties from 30% to 10%, and only when the fund has more than $1,000,000 on January 1.

A NO vote means

In this non-binding vote, voters would not support this change to how Open Space Trust Fund money can be used.

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).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

The Green Township Committee introduced and passed Ordinance 2026-09 on first reading on June 15, 2026. The ordinance authorizes a November 2026 referendum question on the use of Open Space Trust Fund money, and was set for final consideration on July 20, 2026.

According to the ballot question, the change would limit spending on construction and maintenance of open space properties to no more than 10% of the trust fund, down from 30%, and only while the fund balance is over $1,000,000 as of January 1.

Put on the ballot by Green Township Committee, Ordinance 2026-09 (first reading June 15, 2026; final consideration scheduled July 20, 2026).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Green Township Open Space Trust Fund Non-Binding Referendum mean?

In this non-binding vote, voters would support an ordinance cutting the share of the Open Space Trust Fund that can be used for building and maintaining open space properties from 30% to 10%, and only when the fund has more than $1,000,000 on January 1.

What does a NO vote on Green Township Open Space Trust Fund Non-Binding Referendum mean?

In this non-binding vote, voters would not support this change to how Open Space Trust Fund money can be used.

How many votes does Green Township Open Space Trust Fund Non-Binding Referendum 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 Green Township Open Space Trust Fund Non-Binding Referendum?

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.