Lake County sets June vote for decision on property tax ballot measure Money would be used to fund conservation efforts
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County leaders on Tuesday moved one step closer to asking voters to fund conservation efforts.
The county is considering whether to renew a property tax referendum in November.
The Public Lands Acquistion program was first approved by 71% of voters in 2004. Some of that money has been used to acquire the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Ferndale Preserve.
It’s an issue News 6 has been covering for weeks as part of our WKMG Hits The Road coverage to the 34756 ZIP code.
County commissioners debated the ballot language Tuesday for the referendum, which needs a simple majority to pass.
Commissioners will make a final decision June 4 whether to put it on the ballot.
WKMG Insider Get Insider emails from WKMG.
Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
About the Author Lisa Bell headshot Lisa Bell has been in Central Florida since 2007, covering the big stories that impact our community. Lisa was promoted to News 6 evening news co-anchor in May 2014.
Daytona College owners identified as victims in brutal attack; suspect wanted police to kill him Daytona College owners identified as victims in brutal attack; suspect wanted police to kill him Search for suspect following Orange County courthouse parking garage shooting Search for suspect following Orange County courthouse parking garage shooting Orange County courthouse reopens following parking garage shooting Orange County courthouse reopens following parking garage shooting Shooting in Orange County courthouse parking garage Shooting in Orange County courthouse parking garage FALL FRONT: Fall weather is coming our way, just in time for the weekend! Here’s what to expect! FALL FRONT: Fall weather is coming our way, just in time for the weekend! Here’s what to expect! Fear of retaliation following Sanford mass shooting Fear of retaliation following Sanford mass shooting Trafficking lawsuit targets Orlando hotel franchise owner Trafficking lawsuit targets Orlando hotel franchise owner What happens to a homeowner when a solar lender goes bankrupt? What happens to a homeowner when a solar lender goes bankrupt? Sewage, dead fish in a Mount Dora waterway. What the city is saying Sewage, dead fish in a Mount Dora waterway. What the city is saying 'You can't run from God:' Grandmother speaks after Sanford memorial shooting 'You can't run from God:' Grandmother speaks after Sanford memorial shooting Oviedo considers new restrictions for e-bikes, scooters Oviedo considers new restrictions for e-bikes, scooters Mass shooting disrupts Sanford memorial for fallen teen Mass shooting disrupts Sanford memorial for fallen teen Palm Bay pool supporters rally as city weighs closure, search for partner Palm Bay pool supporters rally as city weighs closure, search for partner 'Hogs gone wild' in Lake Nona 'Hogs gone wild' in Lake Nona News 6 Investigators: Renter learns new home is condemned News 6 Investigators: Renter learns new home is condemned Central Florida Realtor bombarded with up to 90 spam calls a day Central Florida Realtor bombarded with up to 90 spam calls a day ‘Bravery and Heroism’: Couple struck by lightning credits Good Samaritans with saving their lives ‘Bravery and Heroism’: Couple struck by lightning credits Good Samaritans with saving their lives Orange County Public Schools mental health counselor describes layoff scare Orange County Public Schools mental health counselor describes layoff scare Fat One's Hot Dogs brings full-circle moment for Joey Fatone, manager at Universal Orlando Fat One's Hot Dogs brings full-circle moment for Joey Fatone, manager at Universal Orlando DeLand water, wastewater rate hike proposed to fund $250M in utility upgrades DeLand water, wastewater rate hike proposed to fund $250M in utility upgrades Previous video Next video