Voters Approve Question 3
On November 2nd, Maine voters overwhelmingly approved Question 3 (59%-41%), a $9.75 million bond issue that includes important funding for the Land for Maine’s Future Program.
Passage of Question 3 means $7.5 million in new funding for the Land for Maine’s Future program, which for twenty-three years has been at the heart of efforts to conserve the best Maine has to offer. This award-winning program has protected more than 500,000 acres of wildlife habitats, farmland, and unique natural places throughout the state. Working with towns and land trusts, LMF has helped acquire properties that both preserve Maine’s heritage and welcome access by the public. This year marks the fifth time since 1987 that Maine voters have approved LMF bond measures.
MCHT’s Ed Woodsum Preserve, which includes all of 985-acre Marshall Island, was protected in 2003 with help from the LMF program.
In addition to supporting the LMF program, Question 3 will direct $1.75 million into the Working Waterfront Pilot Project, an effort that permanently protects coastal parcels important to Maine’s commercial fishing industry. The bond will also direct $500,000 to Maine’s State Park system.
