Montgomery County
In Montgomery County, voters in Upper Frederick and Upper Providence townships faced questions about tax increases to fund open space benefits and other environmental improvements.
In Upper Frederick Township, voters approved a .04% increase in earned income tax to fund the purchase of additional open space, maintain and improve existing open space benefits, and expand existing parks, among other activities.
Voters in Upper Providence Township rejected a .06% increase in earned income tax and an increase of $0.50 per $1,000 assessed valuation in real property tax to fund township activities, including trail expansion, flood damage mitigation, the preservation of clean water and wildlife habitats and open space benefits.