Portsmouth Voters Decide School Tax | Virginia Beach News

Portsmouth voters will decide in November whether to approve a one percent sales tax—specifically for school renovations and construction—thanks to new state laws that now let localities like Portsmouth take this step. With a projected $13 million boost, the tax aims to address decades of underinvestment in school infrastructure, though it won’t apply to groceries or essentials. The city council has approved it for the ballot, but legal steps remain before it’s official. Mayor Glover says the outcome will shape Portsmouth’s educational future—so make sure to vote on November third. 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/ad1f5bc0b350cc84