Arlington County Public Schools Bond Referendum
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Opposes: Government Spending Reduction
Arlington County would borrow up to $80 million for Arlington Public Schools buildings, mainly renovating Jamestown and Oakridge elementary schools and replacing major building systems. County taxpayers would repay the money over time.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Arlington County Board (resolution, July 21, 2026), at the School Board's request
The elected board that runs the county. The School Board asked for the $80 million school borrowing on June 18, 2026. The County Board put it on the ballot July 21, 2026.
Source: meetings.arlingtonva.us
A YES vote means
The county could borrow up to $80 million for these school building projects, repaid by county taxpayers. The School Board may shift the money to other projects in its building plan.
A NO vote means
The county could not borrow this money for these school building projects.
Sources: meetings.arlingtonva.us · elections.virginia.gov
Sources: elections.virginia.gov · arlingtonva.us