The ballot question was approved by the citizens of Pittsburgh on November 5, 2019, who voted ‘yes’ to increased funding for Pittsburgh’s park system. This initiative will guarantee an additional $10 million per year to Pittsburgh’s parks, in perpetuity, funded by a 0.5 mill property tax levy ($50 for every $100,000 of assessed real estate value). This was the first referendum to pass in the City of Pittsburgh in nearly 10 years. Beyond The Parks Plan, the Conservancy supports many initiatives that place equity at the forefront, including the Black Lives Matter movement, the creation of an internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan, and providing free programs in traditionally underserved communities.