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Richmond Schools Seek Voter Approval | Richmond News
Richmond is poised to make a bold move to overhaul its aging school system by putting a one percent sales tax increase to voters — funds earmarked exclusively for school upgrades facing a $1 billion crisis. To sweeten the deal, the mayor promises to cut the meals tax and slightly lower real estate taxes, turning this into a win-win for residents. School leaders call it a generational investment in students, while parents highlight real struggles like broken air conditioning. The city council will vote soon on whether to put this on the November ballot — if approved, the tax could generate…
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