Ballot question

Frederick County: Local sales tax of up to 1% for school construction

On the ballot in: Frederick County
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Frederick County, Virginia, be allow to enact a local retail sales tax of up to one percent (1%) to provide funds that can only be used for construction or major renovation of public schools in Frederick County for a period of not more than twenty years?

A “Yes” vote means

The county may enact an extra local sales tax of up to 1%, usable only for school construction or major renovation, for up to 20 years. Groceries and hygiene items are excluded.

A “No” vote means

The county does not get authority to add a local sales tax of up to 1% for school construction; the sales tax rate stays as it is.

Sources

Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: Frederick County · Virginia Department of Elections
Town Halls Announced for School Funding Referendum · Frederick County Government

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