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Supervisors agree to put 1% local sales‑tax referendum for school capital on November ballot
Summary
The board approved a resolution asking the court to place a voter referendum authorizing up to a 1% local sales and use tax dedicated to school capital projects on the Nov. 3 ballot; ACPS estimates the levy could raise about $1–1.5 million annually and must be requested by mid‑August.
Amelia County supervisors voted to request that a referendum authorizing up to a 1% local sales and use tax dedicated to school construction and renovation be placed on the November 3 ballot.
An ACPS official explained the state legislation enabling the local option and asked the board to authorize staff to pursue the court order required to place the question on the ballot. "To get the referendum on the November 3 ballot, the local governing body must pass a resolution and then request that the court order that referendum be included on the ballot, and this must be done by August 14," the speaker said. The official said the revenue — which voters must approve — could only be spent on eligible school capital projects and estimated the tax would generate between $1 million and $1.5 million per year.
Supervisors noted the tax would not apply to certain exempt items (including food for human consumption and many personal hygiene products) and that the tax must have an expiration date tied to financing if bonds are used. A motion to approve the resolution to proceed with placing the referendum on the ballot carried by voice/hand vote. The board asked staff and the county attorney to prepare the necessary court request and resolution.
