Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax Act Referendum for Dorchester County
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Dorchester County would add a 1% sales tax to build and fix schools and lower some school property taxes. Shoppers would pay one cent more per dollar on eligible purchases for up to 15 years.
Proposed by: Dorchester County Council (Resolution 26-07, August 3, 2026)
The county's elected council put it on the ballot. It acted after the school boards of Dorchester Districts Two and Four formally asked for the vote.
Source: resources.finalsite.net
A YES vote means
The sales tax would add one cent per dollar on eligible purchases for up to 15 years. District Two would get 85% and District Four 15%; each would use most for school projects and the rest to lower existing school property taxes.
A NO vote means
The county would not add this sales tax. The proposed school projects and property tax relief would not be funded by this tax.
Source: ddtwo.org