Henderson County Open Space Preservation Bond. Vote NO.

Come to our September 17th Meeting at Bay Breeze Restaurant in Hendersonville at noon for the continued exploration.

Please read carefully. ATP PAC is recommending a NO VOTE on the Open Space Preservation Bond on your November ballot. Once farmland is developed, it is gone forever. This looks like a sneaky corporate/government strategy of wrestling private property away from owners and they want taxpayers to pay for the land transfer - aka easement. Vote No. Too many open questions. :( Remember: We are for the preservation of individual rights - property rights. Government takeover is never an option.

The underlying problem is the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2026 budget bill — the 2026 Appropriations Act, Session Law 2026-41 (Senate Bill 257) — that was signed into law on July 7, 2026, includes major amendments to the state’s zoning and development statutes that significantly reshape the legal landscape for local governments and developers alike. We effectively have no more zoning restrictions in NC. This opens the door for this boondoggle scheme to weasel more money out of taxpayers to 'preserve land'. If we had proper zoning, farmland would be farmland and not up for grabs by corporate developers. Your taxes are going to go up substantially. $40.40 per $400,000 of property assessment. How much is your property worth? As your property values increases each year, so will this 'bill.' (Read below.)

This bond issue is a result of mismanagement by our commissioners of uncontrolled building and land development in Henderson County. SB257 sponsored by Republicans this year gets rid of zoning in NC. Taxpayers should not be paying for their egregious trampling of our individual rights.

It gets worse. It was a bipartisan vote of Ds and Rs. That should tell you everything. https://www.ncleg.gov/Legislation/Votes/RollCallVoteTranscript/2025/S/672

Republican (and Democrat) Senators from WNC including Henderson, Haywood, and Buncombe & others voted to eliminate zoning. When are YOU going to stop feeding the RINOS!

Ayes (Republican)

Alexander; Barnes; Berger; Brinson; Burgin; Corbin; Craven; Daniel; Ford; Galey; Hise; Hollo; Jackson; Jarvis; Johnson; Jones; Lazzara; Lee; McInnis; Measmer; Moffitt; B. Newton; Overcash; Rabon; Sanderson; Sawrey; Settle

Ayes (Democrat)

Adcock; Blue; Bradley; Chaudhuri; Grafstein; Lowe; Mayfield; Robinson

Take a close look at how they are going to fund this on our backs. Vote NO!

Come to our September 17th Meeting at Bay Breeze Restaurant in Hendersonville at noon for the continued exploration. Rudd Orr, primary winner (supported by us) and unopposed candidate for Henderson County Commissioner seat will be with us. Join the conversation.

Henderson County Open Space Preservation Bond

Henderson County, North Carolina, will hold a $25 million General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Referendum on the November 2026 ballot to fund its Farmland Preservation Program Henderson County North Carolina+1.

Purpose of the Bond

If approved, the bond would provide long-term funding to buy development rights from willing landowners, allowing them to keep their property but preventing it from being converted to residential, commercial, or other non-farm uses WLOS. This supports the county’s mission to preserve farmland for agricultural use and protect open space Henderson County North Carolina.

How It Works

• General Obligation Bonds: Long-term borrowing tools (typically 20 years) backed by the county’s full faith and taxing power, offering the lowest interest rates for local governments Henderson County North Carolina.

• Voter Approval Required: The referendum lets residents decide whether to authorize the bond issuance Henderson County North Carolina+1.

• Repayment: Funds would be repaid through property taxes Henderson County North Carolina.

• Oversight: Issuance would follow North Carolina state law and be supervised by the N.C. Local Government Commission Henderson County North Carolina.

Estimated Impact

For a homeowner with an assessed property value of about $400,000, the estimated annual property tax increase would be roughly $40.40 if the bond is approved Henderson County North Carolina.

Project Scope

The bond would fund the county’s existing Farmland Preservation Program, which works with landowners to permanently conserve farmland by purchasing development rights Henderson County North Carolina+1. The program aims to ensure farmers can continue operating and that land remains available for agriculture.

Key Dates

• Referendum Date: November 2026

• Bond Authorization: Requires voter approval before issuance

• Potential Funding: Up to $25 million for farmland preservation projects Henderson County North Carolina+1

For more details or to ask questions, the county provides a dedicated email: gobond@hendersoncountync.gov Henderson County North Carolina.