Camden County voters will decide Tuesday on a $400 million water initiative

The referendum on the ballot Tuesday will ask voters to increase the county’s open space tax to reduce flooding and clean-up waterways

By: Sarah Shockey

Outlets: South Jersey Climate News

Published: October 30, 2026

Words: 680

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, Camden County voters will go to the polls to decide on a $400 million question to address water infrastructure projects in the county. The projects will increase the county’s Open Space Tax and Water Quality Tax from $.02 to $.03 and create a dedicated funding source for long-term environmental restoration.

The question states: “Shall the County of Camden, for the purpose of protecting and improving the water quality of rivers, lakes, and …

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