RICHMOND, Va. — Some voters in Central Virginia will have an additional question on the ballot— should your local sales tax go up to fund school construction and major repairs?
47 localities across the commonwealth, including Richmond City and Chesterfield County, are asking their residents to support a one percent sales and use tax increase. It would not apply to groceries, medicine, or personal hygiene products.
If approved, that money can only be used for new school construction and major renovation projects…