Ballot question

City of Martinsville: 1% sales tax for school construction

On the ballot in: City of Martinsville
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

QUESTION: May the City of Martinsville levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed one percent (1%) as determined by its governing body to provide revenue solely for capital projects for the construction or renovation of schools in the City of Martinsville, such tax expiring July 14, 2046?

A “Yes” vote means

Allows Martinsville to levy a sales tax of up to 1%, as set by City Council, used only for school construction or renovation, expiring July 14, 2046.

A “No” vote means

Martinsville may not levy the sales tax of up to 1% for school construction and renovation.

Sources

Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: City of Martinsville · Virginia Department of Elections
Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (City of Martinsville) · City of Martinsville Electoral Board

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