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The Open Space Ballot Question was approved by voters Tuesday, according to the unofficial results from Montgomery County.
About 63 percent of voters approved of increasing the Earned Income Tax (EIT) by 0.06% with the revenue being used to preserve and maintain open space. The Board of Supervisors asked residents to vote yes on the Ballot Question, so the Township could continue to invest in open space, which is essential to the quality of life in Whitpain.
Revenue from the EIT increase is legally restricted and will only be used for open space purposes, specifically paying down existing open space debt with a small portion used for maintenance and improvements. The change will go into effect in 2023. It will add approximately $40 to the typical person’s annual EIT payment. The change will not affect real estate tax rates.
“The Board of Supervisors believed that placing this question before residents gave voters control over determining funding priorities,” said Supervisor Chair Kimberly Koch. “The Supervisors are committed to the open space that makes Whitpain such a great place to live, and we are thankful that many residents support this approach.”
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