City of Newport News School Construction Sales Tax Referendum
Source: enr.elections.virginia.gov
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Lets Newport News add up to 1% to its sales tax to build or make major repairs to schools, with the tax ending by June 30, 2046. Shoppers would pay the extra tax on most retail purchases, but not groceries or essential hygiene products; the city estimates $29 million a year.
Proposed by: Newport News City Council
The city's elected council. It asks voters to approve up to 1% more sales tax to build and repair schools. If voters agree, the council must still pass a law to collect the tax.
Source: nngov.civicweb.net
A YES vote means
The City Council may later approve a sales tax of up to 1% for school construction or major renovation, ending by June 30, 2046.
A NO vote means
The City Council would not get voter authorization to add this school construction sales tax.
Source: nnva.gov
Sources: elections.virginia.gov2