OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AD VALOREM MILLAGE ELECTION
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SHALL THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVY AN AD VALOREM OPERATING MILLAGE OF 1 MILL ANNUALLY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS AND STAFF THROUGH ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION, ENHANCE ART, MUSIC AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE PROPORTIONATE FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS, IN ORDER TO CONTINUE AND SUSTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE QUALITY OF DUVAL COUNTY’S SCHOOL SYSTEM.
_____ YES, for additional milleage _____ NO, against additional millage
Key Events
March 1 — The School Board of Duval County passed a resolution to place it on the ballot — Complete
April 26 — The City Council considers the resolution and places it on the ballot — Complete
July 25 — Deadline to register to vote — Complete
August 8-21 — Early voting for primary election --Complete
August 13 — Deadline to request a ballot to be mailed -- Complete
August 23 — Voters approved the referendum!