Ballot question
City of Richmond: 1% sales tax for school construction (Local Sales Tax Option)
- On the ballot in
- City of Richmond
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall the City of Richmond be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed 1% to provide revenue solely for capital projects for the construction or major renovation of schools in the City? Should this referendum be approved authorizing the levy of such tax, the tax would expire no later than June 30, 2046.
A “Yes” vote means
Authorizes the city to levy a sales tax of up to 1%, with revenue used only for school construction or major renovation; the tax would expire no later than June 30, 2046.
A “No” vote means
The city is not authorized by this referendum to levy the additional sales tax for school construction.
Sources
- Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: City of Richmond · Virginia Department of Elections
- Sample ballot, School Board District 6 (Ballot Style 050), November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections · City of Richmond Office of Elections
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