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Gulf County School Board moves to place sales tax referendum on Nov. 2026 ballot
Summary
The board voted unanimously Sept. 4, 2025, to take steps needed to get a sales tax referendum on the November 2026 general election ballot; the motion instructs staff to begin the referendum process.
On Sept. 4, 2025, the Gulf County School Board voted unanimously to move forward with the necessary steps to place a sales tax referendum on the November 2026 general election ballot.
Board member Matt Terry made the motion, which Equillar Gainer seconded. The transcript records the board’s authorization to begin the referendum process but does not specify the ballot language, proposed tax rate, estimated revenue, or timeline for voter information and hearings.
The motion authorizes district staff to undertake administrative and legal steps to prepare the referendum for placement on the ballot; further public hearings or board actions may be required to finalize language and fiscal impact details.
