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Sales Tax Vote Shapes School Futures | Richmond News
This November, Central Virginia voters face a pivotal choice: approve a one percent sales tax hike, earmarked solely for new schools and renovations. Passed by the state in June, the measure lets localities like Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Richmond ask residents to fund critical education infrastructure. While supporters see it as essential for modernizing classrooms, opponents worry about the added cost at checkout. To soften the blow, Richmond’s mayor and Chesterfield County are offering tax cuts on meals and property in exchange. With ballots on the line, voters in key communities must…
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