Ballot question

Giles County: 1% sales tax for school construction

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Should Giles County, Virginia, enact a local retail sales tax of up to one percent (1%) to provide funds that can only be used to pay for construction and renovation of public schools in Giles County to expire on July 1, 2046?

A “Yes” vote means

Giles County may enact a local sales tax of up to 1%, used only for construction and renovation of Giles County public schools, expiring July 1, 2046.

A “No” vote means

Giles County does not enact the local sales tax of up to 1% for school construction and renovation.

Sources

Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: Giles County · Virginia Department of Elections

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