Duval County School District DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AD VALOREM MILLAGE ELECTION
What your vote means
A YES vote keeps the 1-mill school property tax in place from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031.
A NO vote lets the 1-mill school property tax end when the current approval runs out.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- This asks voters to keep the school district's extra 1-mill property tax for four more years, from July 2027 to June 2031. source: jaxtoday.org
- Voters first approved this tax in 2022. The district says it adds about $8,000 to each teacher's pay and also pays for arts and athletics. source: jaxtoday.org
- The money is shared with charter schools, and the district must report each year on how it is spent. source: jaxtoday.org
- Money: 1 mill = $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value; $100 a year on a $100,000 taxable home (Illustration only). Jacksonville Today estimates about $300 a year for the average Jacksonville homeowner. source: jaxtoday.org
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Raul Arias, Jacksonville City Council member (on letting voters decide): "They have a right to vote. Let's not take that away from them." source: jaxtoday.org
- Ron Salem, Jacksonville City Council member (on letting voters decide): "I want to give the residents the ability to vote on it themselves." source: jaxtoday.org
Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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