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Madison County supervisors direct staff to advertise 1% school sales‑tax referendum
Summary
The board voted to direct staff to post neutral, nonpartisan notices for a November ballot question authorizing up to a 1% local sales tax to fund school capital projects, with an expiration tied to bond repayment or July 6, 2046.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted to direct staff to publicly advertise a referendum that would ask voters whether to authorize up to a 1% general retail sales tax to fund construction or renovation of public schools.
Hannah, a county staff member, summarized the ballot mechanics: “So the referendum allows for up to and including 1% of sales tax, not for certain items, grocery items, personal hygiene items. But for other sales, up to a 1 percent tax can be levied, and then that money can be used for school, renovation, or construction.” The board and staff noted that if voters approve the referendum, the board would later adopt an ordinance to impose the tax and that early voting is scheduled to begin in mid‑September.
Supervisors discussed the likely timeline and the need to provide neutral public information. One supervisor cited a 20‑year aggregate projection of roughly $112,500,000 to address capital needs across all schools and the alternative-education building; staff said a facilities study and a joint CIP report due around late September will refine project lists and costs.
The board approved a motion directing staff to advertise the referendum in accordance with state code and to provide updates to the board. The motion passed by voice vote.
What’s next: Staff will post the court‑required public notices and prepare neutral outreach materials before early voting begins.
