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Protecting land for future generations

What information should residents receive about whether stewardship reserves can support conservation obligations after current tax funding ends?

The report explains that conservation monitoring continues indefinitely and that the current special-tax measure sunsets in 2031. This discussion asks what public reporting would make the reserve’s long-term assumptions understandable.

Why this matters

Perpetual obligations outlast an individual funding measure and require clear long-term financial planning.

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Supporting evidence

Evidence from the report

This Phase 1 citation points back to the source material that informed the civic question.

Supporting report

A Review of Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District: It’s On Their Website!

Report section
Discussion: How is “Protected Forever” funded?
Source citation
A Review of Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District: It’s On Their Website!, Discussion: How is “Protected Forever” funded?, PDF page 13.
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