York County considers 1% sales tax hike to fund school infrastructure
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 7
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What happened
York County is considering a referendum to add a 1% sales tax on discretionary purchases, which would raise the overall sales tax rate to 8%. This measure is intended to fund critical capital needs for the York County School Division, which a consultant estimates exceed $117 million over the next five years. Groceries and personal hygiene items would be exempt from the proposed increase.
From pilotonline.com
Why it matters
The proposed tax increase directly addresses critical infrastructure needs across the county's school system, as many buildings were constructed before 1980. County leaders argue that this funding is necessary to meet the demands of modern instruction.
From pilotonline.com
Who's involved
- Newport News
- Susan Goodwin
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Newport News
independent city in Virginia, United States