Ballot question

City of Norfolk: Sales tax of up to 1% for school construction

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City of Norfolk, Virginia, add an additional local general retail sales tax that does not exceed one percent (1%) and that expires on June 30, 2046, in order to provide revenue that is used solely for capital projects for the new construction or major renovation of schools serving the City of Norfolk?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote allows the city to add a local sales tax of up to 1%, used only for new construction or major renovation of schools; it would expire on June 30, 2046.

A “No” vote means

A no vote means the city may not enact the additional sales tax for school construction.

Sources

Sample ballots by ward and list of qualified local candidates, November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections · City of Norfolk Office of Elections
Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: City of Norfolk · Virginia Department of Elections

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