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Schools

County Officials Explain 1 For Schools Sales Tax Referendum

County and school leaders outlined the mechanics and rationale for a 1 percent sales tax referendum on the November ballot, expected to generate up to 70 million dollars annually for school construction and maintenance projects.

Sep 2, 2026Chesterfield County (YouTube)
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Chesterfield Schools Say They Need $850M Over Next Decade

Chesterfield County Public Schools released a capital needs assessment identifying $850 million in required facility improvements over the next decade, with the district seeking voter approval of a 1% sales tax increase in November to help fund the work.

Aug 18, 2026The Richmonder
PHOTO · SCHOOLS
Schools

County Officials to Host Meetings on 1% Sales Tax Referendum

Chesterfield County is hosting five informational meetings in September to explain the "1 For Schools" 1% sales tax referendum scheduled for the Nov. 3 ballot.

Aug 11, 2026NBC12 / WWBT News
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

County Board Authorizes School Capital Sales Tax for November Ballot

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on July 23 to place a 1% sales tax referendum on the November ballot to fund school capital projects, potentially raising $65-70 million annually over 20 years.

Jul 23, 2026Chesterfield County (YouTube)
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Parks and Recreation Presents Annual Update to Board

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Director Neil Luther and Assistant Director Marlie Smith presented an annual update to the Board of Supervisors highlighting 700+ seasonal programs, 12 athletic facilities across 67 parks, and multiple capital projects nearing completion in 2026.

Jun 24, 2026Chesterfield County (YouTube)
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

West Ridge High School reaches construction milestone

Chesterfield County celebrated a major construction milestone at West Ridge High School on Duval Road, marking the progression toward the opening of the county's first new high school in over two decades.

Jun 16, 2026WRIC 8News Local
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Chesterfield Avenue Getting Streetscape Improvements at Ettrick Village Park

Chesterfield County is improving Chesterfield Avenue at Ettrick Village Park with decorative paving, new seating, and landscaping, opening spring 2027.

Jun 14, 2026Chesterfield Parks Projects