On behalf of the Vote Yes Gardiner Committee for Open Space, Farmland and Clean Water, we’d like to thank everyone who helped support Gardiner’s efforts to enact a Community Preservation Fund (CPF). 

In the November 8  election, Gardiner voters overwhelmingly said “Yes’’ to implementing a Real Estate Transfer Tax ( RETT) to fund a Community Preservation Fund (CPF). Close to 75% of voters agreed that preserving Gardiner’s Open Space, Farmland and Clean Water is a high priority for the entire community.

It’s no small thing to get a majority of residents in any small town to agree on anything - but, thanks to the vision of Gardiner residents and the efforts of volunteers and partners, Gardiner had done just that!

The results of Gardiner CPF vote show that residents care about the health and wellbeing of people, the economy and our environment. They can be proud to have charted a path forward that will make us more resilient to climate change impacts while taking the preservation of the things that make our town such a wonderful place: clean air and water, recreation, scenic views, farms and historic preservation into account. 

Special thanks to all Gardiner voters, the volunteers who logged countless hours, partners who lent expertise and guidance to the campaign and residents who supported the effort. 

With everyone’s help, Gardiner’s future is more beautiful than ever!