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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:34 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 15:37 EST
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# Richmond voters approve 1% sales tax for school construction

Richmond voters approved a 1% local sales tax for school construction on Tuesday, according to the city.

Section: [Elections](/richmond/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Danny Avula](/richmond/wiki/danny-avula.md), [Richmond Public Schools](/richmond/wiki/richmond-public-schools.md)

## Coverage

- [City of Richmond](https://www.rva.gov/press-releases-and-announcements-mayors-office/news/mayor-danny-avula-yes-4-rps-funding-and-next) (city agency), 2026-11-05 15:34 EST: Mayor Danny Avula on Yes 4 RPS Funding and Next Steps on Tax Relief
- [The Richmonder](https://www.richmonder.org/richmond-voters-said-yes-to-a-higher-sales-tax-for-schools-what-happens-now/), 2026-11-06 15:37 EST: Richmond voters said yes to a higher sales tax for schools. What happens now?

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