Making A Difference
There are many people working for the health of the Lagoon. And progress is being made. Through science and engineering, testing and reporting, we are learning more and more about what works and how we can move forward for greater benefits.
What is the SOIRL Half-Cent Sales Tax?
The SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON sales tax is a renewal, not a new tax. It was approved in 2016 because our precious resource was in peril. It's time to show we still approve of what is being done.
The Indian River Lagoon is a significant quality of life asset.
» Protecting our wildlife and their habitats
» Providing recreation for our families
» Preserving home property values
» Recruiting businesses and talent to help grow our economy
» Supporting fishing, boating and more
» Attracting tourism—visitors who pay their fair share
More than 20% of the sales taxes paid comes from visitors, people outside Brevard County.
Your YES Vote helps preserve and protect Our Indian River Lagoon.
WHAT YOU WILL SEE ON YOUR BALLOT:
Title: RENEWAL OF THE SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON HALF-CENT SALES TAX
To restore the Indian River Lagoon through infrastructure, capital improvements, capital maintenance projects and programs designed to improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, remove muck, and reduce pollution, shall Brevard County renew the existing Save Our Indian River Lagoon half-cent sales tax for ten years, and require deposit of all revenue to a trust fund solely for such purposes, with continued citizen committee oversight and annual independent audits?
___ YES for the half cent sales tax. ___ NO against the half cent sales tax.
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Use of SOIRL Funds
Status of SOIRL Restoration
Learn more about the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program progress and plans at
brevardfl.gov/SaveOurIndianRiverLagoon
Need examples, stories and videos that inspire?
Check out the SOIRL channel on YouTube.
What provisions are important to you, the voter?
- Transparency and full public disclosure of project spending
- Tax funds a dedicated Trust Fund used solely for lagoon restoration
- Annual independent audit of all expenditures
- Detailed, science-based restoration plan with specific projects, costs and performance criteria
- County seeks matching funds from state and federal sources
- Citizens Oversight Committee makes recommendations on spending decisions
SOIRL is doing
ALL of these!
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A Successful Program
- 3-in-4 Voters say they will vote yes
- Support has increased since 2016
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Contact us at HelpTheLagoon.org/volunteer
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