School Board Ad Valorem Levy to Improve Teacher Compensation, School Safety and School Enrichment Programs
Source: enr.electionsfl.org
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Leon schools would add a four-year property tax to pay teachers and staff, improve school safety, and support arts and sports. Leon County property owners would pay one mill a year; eligible charter schools would get a share.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Leon County School Board (resolution); election called by the County Commission
The district's elected school board voted 4-1 to ask voters for the 1-mill property tax. Florida law says the County Commission then puts it on the ballot.
Source: wtxl.com
A YES vote means
Allow Leon schools to charge an extra one-mill property tax from July 2027 through June 2031 for staff pay, school safety, arts, and sports, with a share for eligible charter schools.
A NO vote means
Do not authorize this extra one-mill school property tax for 2027 through 2031.
Source: leonvotes.gov