![]() “The increase of the open space tax rate from 3 cents to 4 cents (per $100 of assessed valuation) will provide a necessary tool in keeping our commitment to the wishes of the township residents by providing more buying power through increased funds,” Fasano said. By having dedicated revenue, we can protect open space through direct purchase or farmland preservation. Prior to the vote, Mayor Maureen Fasano said, “To date, we have over 9,500 acres of open space, making us one of the most preserved municipalities in Monmouth County for open space. The increased tax rate is expected to generate additional funding (tax revenue) for open space purposes. Voters were asked if they wanted to increase the annual tax collection rate for Freehold Township’s open space, recreation, floodplain protection, and farmland and historic preservation trust fund from the current rate of 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to 4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The open space tax rate generates revenue on an annual basis that funds the community’s open space trust fund. Residents had the option to vote “yes” or “no.” 8 ballot by municipal officials asked voters if Freehold Township should increase its open space tax rate from 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to 4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. ![]() The public question that was placed on the Nov. Election Day drop boxes, late mail-in ballots, provisional ballots and cure letters are pending, according to the website. 9, the results included early voting machines Election Day machines (99% processed) and Election Day mail-in ballots (95% processed).
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