Question 1 - Education Capital Improvements Sales Tax

Must a special one percent sales and use tax be renewed in Chesterfield County for fifteen years with the revenue of the tax used to pay, directly or indirectly, the cost of some or all of the following education capital improvement projects in Chesterfield County? Safety and Security Upgrades at Facilities throughout the School District: - Installation of additional fencing; and - Installation of keyless entry for exterior doors Upgrades to Athletic Facilities: - Renovation of the existing gym at Cheraw High School; - Installation of new track and football fields at all School District high schools; and - Expansion of weight rooms at all School District high schools Expansion Projects: - Constructing and equipping classroom additions at McBee High School, McBee Elementary School, Pageland Elementary School, Central High School and New Heights Middle School including site work and improved access; - Expansion of kitchen and cafeteria space at Petersburg Primary School; - Addition of a new gym/multi-purpose space at Plainview Elementary School; - Addition of a new gym/multi-purpose space at Cheraw Intermediate School; and - Construction of new CATE classroom building at Chesterfield High School. Site Improvements: - New Digital Marquees throughout the School District; - Installation of covered walkway at Petersburg Primary School; and - Installation of playground equipment covering at all playgrounds in the School District. Renovations, repairs and improvements as needed at all schools and other facilities in the School District? All revenue received by the School District from the Tax will be used to reduce property taxes needed to pay debt service on School District bonds or to directly pay costs of education capital improvement projects of the School District identified herein.