Most central Virginia counties voted down a local sales tax for new school construction

Voters rejected a proposed 1% sales tax for school construction in 32 of the 47 Virginia communities where it appeared on the midterm ballot. Charlottesville was among the exceptions, approving the measure with more than 71% support. The tax is projected to raise about $12 million a year for city school projects, including a new preschool, high school renovations and cafeterias at two elementary schools, Charlottesville Tomorrow reported.