Richmond Question 1 is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Virginia.
What it does
Levy a 1% sales tax for a period of 20 years and using the revenue to fund the construction and renovation of public schools
On your ballot
Shall the City of Richmond be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed 1% to provide revenue solely for capital projects for the construction or major renovation of schools in the City? Should this referendum be approved authorizing the levy of such tax, the tax would expire not later than June 30, 2046.
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports levying a 1% sales tax for a period of 20 years and using the revenue to fund the construction and renovation of public schools.
