Charlottesville adds 1% local sales tax referendum to the ballot to raise money for new preschool and high school renovations

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1. Thu, 8 October 2026

   5 reports
   • cvilletomorrow.org20:04first to report
     Charlottesville adds 1% local sales tax referendum to the ballot to raise money for new preschool and high school renovations

     Charlottesville is one of 47 Virginia localities to ask voters to allow them to impose the 1% sales tax.

   • cvilletomorrow.org20:34
     Madison County voters will consider local sales tax for public school capital projects

     A study is currently underway to determine whether Madison County's middle and high schools need major renovations, or whether the county needs a completely new secondary school complex.

   • cvilletomorrow.org20:55
     Orange County voters to decide on 1% sales tax to narrow school infrastructure funding gap

     From HVAC issues to wastewater treatment, Orange County Public Schools cite more than $28 million in infrastructure and facilities needs as voters head to the polls.

   • cvilletomorrow.org21:10
     Proposed sales tax could bring in $1.5 million to $2 million a year for Fluvanna County schools

     "If the referendum is approved, we would work collaboratively with county leadership to determine the most appropriate and immediate priorities for the funding," Superintendent Peter Gretz said.

   • cvilletomorrow.org21:24
     Greene County voters to decide on 1% sales tax as schools forecast increased enrollment

     "Because Ruckersville Elementary is already at 95% capacity, absorbing an additional 630 students would push the building to nearly double its physical capacity," said Kelly Greer, member of the Greene County School Board.

2. Wed, 14 October 2026

   1 report
   • wfdd.org19:48
     Guilford school board weighs in on tax-related ballot measures

     The Guilford County Board of Education passed two resolutions Tuesday urging voters to consider how a local sales tax increase and statewide income and property tax limits could impact public schools.

3. Fri, 16 October 2026

   1 report
   • whig.com00:37
     Community group looks to generate "good dialogue" on school sales tax issue - whig

     QUINCY — There’s little doubt about where Todd Knight stands on the 1% school facilities sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot. “Anything for the kids,” he said. “I would […]

4. Tue, 20 October 2026

   1 report
   • 13abc.com22:21
     Springfield Local Schools seeks earned income tax levy in November

     Springfield Local Schools is back on the ballot in November, asking voters to approve a half-percent earned income tax levy to keep day-to-day operations running.