Norfolk Votes on School Tax Boost | Virginia Beach News

Norfolk could soon vote on a one percent sales tax hike to fund urgent school repairs — with some buildings over 50 years old and literally falling apart. The money, potentially $45–50 million annually, would go straight into modernizing classrooms and ensuring student safety. Tourism dollars from cruise ship visitors could help fuel the effort, reinvesting in education as a community cornerstone. Portsmouth is considering the same. The City Council votes Thursday — and residents can speak up before the final call. 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/8665be206bab01aa