- PRIMARY ELECTIONS Tuesday May 21, 2002 OPEN SPACE REFERENDUM A letter from Bob Ellis ELECTION RESULTS In West Vincent an open space referendum was also approved by a vote of 620 yes to 369 no, according to unofficial election results. A 0.49 percent increase in the property tax, amounting to about $140 more per year for the average homeowner, will allow for the preservation effort there. MESSAGE ...www.birchrunville.com