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Voters Reject School Funding Tax Increase in Augusta County

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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Augusta County voters rejected a proposed 1 percent local sales tax increase intended for school construction. The referendum passed with 65.96 percent voting “no”. In contrast, voters in Waynesboro approved the measure at 63.3 percent.

From augustafreepress.com

Why it matters

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The rejection impacts funding plans for the Waynesboro High School renovation project. The City Council had planned to generate $3.5 million in new recurring annual revenue to support the project’s debt.

From augustafreepress.com

Who's involved

  • Augusta CountyThe county where voters rejected the proposed sales tax increase.
  • WaynesboroThe city where voters approved the measure and where the renovation project is located.
  • city councilThe governing body for Waynesboro responsible for the local funding plan.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • WaynesboroSpeculative

    The loss of 1 percent sales tax revenue might eliminate the primary funding source for the Waynesboro High School renovation debt service.

  • city councilSpeculative

    The loss of $3.5 million in recurring revenue might force the City Council to overhaul the WHS funding plan.

  • WallaceSpeculative

    The city might compensate for lost sales tax revenue by increasing property taxes on residents.

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