Portsmouth Voters Reject Sales Tax Referendum for School Construction and Renovations

Region voters predominantly reject sales tax referendum for school construction

A majority of Virginia voters decided against approving an increased local sales tax whose revenue would've benefited local public school districts.

Portsmouth voters reject sales tax referendum for school construction and renovations

Portsmouth is one of six Hampton Roads localities where voters rejected a proposed 1% sales tax that would have generated millions for school construction and renovations.

School sales tax opposed in 32 Virginia localities

(The Center Square) – Voters opposed additional sales taxes for school construction in 32 of the 47 Virginia cities and counties that put the question on Tuesday’s ballot, according to

York County voters reject school construction sales tax referendum

The County will reevaluate funding options for planned school projects.

Amelia County voters reject school sales tax referendum in 2026 election

Amelia County voters went to the polls Tuesday (Nov. 3) to cast their ballots in the 2026 general election, weighing in on congressional races and a local referendum that would have provided additional funding for public school construction and renovation. Sixty percent of registered Amelia County voters participated in this election. The most closely watched local issue was the proposed […]