Michigan voters have chosen to increase funding for state parks through a ballot proposal on Nov. 3. | Pexels
Michigan voters have chosen to increase funding for state parks through a ballot proposal on Nov. 3. | Pexels
Michigan voters largely supported changes to the laws on how Michigan can spend oil and gas leasing money to fund state parks, reported Bridge Michigan.
The proposal, Proposal 1, was placed on the ballot and is a plan to raise the $500 million maximum on the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.
The proposal won 84.6% of the 1.86 million votes that had been counted as of Nov.4, reported Bridge Michigan.
“This is a victory for Michiganders in every corner of the state -- from the U.P. to Detroit,” said Becca Maher, the campaign’s manager, according to Bridge Michigan. “With the passage of Proposal 1, voters sent a clear message to Lansing -- we must prioritize protecting our natural resources and conserving and creating access to our outdoor spaces, now and for future generations.”
Conan Smith, president and CEO of the Michigan Environmental Council, said the results indicate that voters still care about Michigan's state's parks.
“Michiganders understand the importance of spending time in nature,” Smith told Bridge Michigan. “And this victory guarantees an increase in opportunities for outdoor recreation across the state, something we should all celebrate.”
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