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School Tax Referendum

Charlottesville

Summary

Nelson County voters are deciding whether to approve a 1% sales tax hike to pay for fixing up and building new schools. If it passes, it means a fresh stream of cash straight into local classrooms.

At a glance

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Shoppers will pay an extra penny on the dollar for taxable goods, with all that extra cash going directly toward school construction projects.

✅Who benefits

Local students and teachers win big here, since they'll finally get updated classrooms and better-maintained schools.

⚠️Who could be affected

Everyday shoppers—especially lower-income families—will feel the pinch of higher prices at the register.

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