Ballot question

City of Radford: 1% sales tax for school construction

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Should the City of Radford, Virginia, be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed one percent (1%), with the revenues to be used solely for capital projects for new construction or major renovation of schools serving the City of Radford, Virginia, including related bond and loan financing costs, and with the tax expiring on June 30, 2046?

A “Yes” vote means

Authorizes Radford to levy a sales tax of up to 1%, used only for new construction or major renovation of schools (including related financing costs), expiring June 30, 2046.

A “No” vote means

Radford is not authorized to 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 Radford · Virginia Department of Elections

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