Covington Question 1 is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Virginia.
What it does
Levy a 1% sales tax for a period of up to 20 years and using the revenue to fund the construction and renovation of public schools in Covington
On your ballot
Shall the City of Covington, Virginia be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax not to exceed one percent, with the revenues to used solely for capital projects for new construction or major renovation of schools serving the City of Covington, Virginia, including related bond and loan financing costs, and with the tax expiring on June 30, 2046?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports levying a 1% sales tax for a period of up to 20 years and using the revenue to fund the construction and renovation of public schools in Covington.
