Welcome to Nunda
Neighbors for Open Space!
Open Space is... The Perfect Neighbor!
Who we are... We are residents of Nunda Township in McHenry County, Illinois, united for a common purpose... to ensure "Smart Growth" in our community.
We are a Grass Roots organization, established to publicize and advocate for the passage of the Nunda Township Open Space Plan and Referendum. Our mission is to educate the public on the benefits of balancing development and Open Space to preserve and protect a healthy quality of life. This includes the protection of our groundwater and the value of our homes and our community.
The Economic Benefits of Open Space:
Open Space stabilizes property taxes -- Towns that protect the most open space enjoy the lowest tax rates.
Open Space reduces the need for community services -- Increased development increases the need for schools, roads and other infracture (Police, Fire Protection, Sewer, Water, etc.).
Open Space helps the environment - It provides vital community services such as flood control, and the natural cleansing and restoration of water into the watershed-- without expensive and unsightly filtration systems.
Open Space attracts business - Businesses actually look for high quality of life when choosing places to build, relocate and grow. Open Space is near the top of the list of things individuals and businesses look for.
Open Space vs. Development Costs
Preserving Open Space is an investment which not only preserves land and protects our way of life, but also SAVES US ALL MILLIONS vs. the true cost of development.
Click to see how Open Space will save us 31 Million Dollars!
Despite the common misconception, DEVELOPER'S "IMPACT FEES" DO NOT BEGIN to cover the true costs associated with the homes they build!
Click here for a more detailed cost comparison!
If you read Nothing Else...
PLEASE REVIEW THIS SUMMARY:
Cost to Taxpayers If voters approve the Open Space Plan:Tax Rate Impact: $ 0.119 (1)
$150,000 home: $ 55
$250,00 home: $ 78
Cost to Taxpayers If the 700 Acres is Developed as Homes:
Tax Rate Impact: $ 0.31 (2)
$150,000 home: $ 144
$250,00 home: $ 247
(1) Estimated as a $20,000,000 bond referendum over a period of 20 years
(2) Estimated as a $50,000,000 bond referendum over a period of 20 years
and using the cost to construct new schools ONLY! THIS DOES NOT EVEN BEGIN
to address the ongoing budget shortfall we will have EACH AND EVERY YEAR!
Which would YOU rather have?
1,797 homes / 5,661 people / 17,970 car trips per day
at over two and one-half times the cost,OR…
700 Acres of Open Space NOW,
and for generations to come?
$AVE MONEY !
$AVE OPEN $PACE!!!
Links to More Information:
Don't know your Precinct or Where to Vote?
McHenry County Open Space Web Site
(A different initiative which also needs your support!)
I Want to Help!
Neighbor Info Brochure Front
Neighbor Info Brochure Back
Do you want...
Clean Water?
Clean Air?
Healthy Quality of Life?
Fiscal Responsibility?
Then you HAVE to Vote
"Yes" "Yes"
for Open Space
April 17th, 2007
or vote early NOW!
Contacts:
Nunda Neighbors for Open
Space
P.O. Box 832
Crystal Lake, IL
60039-0832
815-382-2731
Comments regarding or
contributions to this web
site:
To see how you can assist in our efforts,
contact:
Lori McConville -
Chairperson
815-455-9172
Our Other Officers:
Marcia Millman - Secretary
Louise Reinier - Treasurer