Fairfax Schools Push for Tax Vote | Annapolis News

Fairfax County’s school board is pushing for a potential one-percent sales tax hike to fund urgent school renovations, citing a $400 million backlog of deferred maintenance — with buildings now averaging 42 years old instead of the ideal 25. While the state’s new budget allows local votes on such increases, county supervisors, led by Jeff McKay, say it’s too soon, citing financial strain on families. Other Northern Virginia counties are watching closely, with Arlington considering a similar move and Loudoun’s chair supporting voter approval but cautioning against timing. The path to a referendum remains uncertain as leaders weigh urgent needs against economic realities. 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/0a63f7b41aee9901