Chesterfield Votes on School Tax | Richmond News

Chesterfield County voters face a pivotal November decision: approve a one percent sales tax hike to fund critical school upgrades and maintenance — or risk delaying key projects by over a decade. The tax, set to last 20 years and generate up to $70 million annually, won’t affect groceries or hygiene items. To ease the burden, county leaders promise to cut property and real estate taxes. Funds will go toward rebuilding Midlothian Middle, expanding Thomas Dale High, launching new schools in Midlothian and Clover Hill, upgrading L.C. Byrd’s gym, and boosting maintenance — all aimed at modernizing aging facilities and fast-tracking long-overdue improvements. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba18fe808b91c1a4