Question 6: should Massachusetts create the Nature for All Fund for land, water and parks?

Question 6 would create the Nature for All Fund, paid for by part of the state sales tax on sporting goods, recreational vehicles and golf courses. The Legislature would still vote on how much is spent.

A Yes vote creates the fund. A No vote does not.

Supporters say it provides steady money for water, land and parks without a new tax. Opponents say earmarking tax money creates an unstable budget and could displace existing state funding.

As of Oct. 26, the Yes committee had reported about $3.7 million, and no committee against was listed, according to the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance.

Read the full Question 6 explainer, with what each vote does, the background, the data and every source. The Cape Ann Current takes no position on any ballot question.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting runs through Thursday, Oct. 29, in Essex and through Friday, Oct. 30, in Gloucester, Rockport and Manchester; see the last week of early voting for hours. All nine questions and the candidates are in our Election 2026 guide.