Alexander Local Schools Voters to Decide on 0.75% Income Tax Levy
Voters in the Alexander Local Schools District, which spans parts of Athens, Meigs, and Vinton counties, are set to decide on a 0.75 percent income tax levy. The proposed measure seeks to raise approximately $1.5 million for the district, aiming…
Charleston Huntington, WV, October 27, 2026 —
Voters in the Alexander Local Schools District are set to decide on a proposed 0.75 percent income tax levy that the district says would raise approximately $1.5 million. The district spans parts of Athens, Meigs and Vinton counties.
The measure is intended to help maintain existing services and avoid further cuts, according to the information provided about the proposal. Details about which specific services or programs would be supported were not provided.
The proposal follows the failure of a previous 1 percent levy in 2024. The earlier measure sought a higher tax rate than the current proposal, but information about the reasons it failed or how the new proposal differs beyond its rate was not provided.
The election date and the length of time the proposed levy would remain in effect were not specified. The information also did not provide details about how the tax would be calculated or which voters would be subject to it. No vote outcome is available.
The proposal’s stated purpose is to help the district maintain current services and avoid additional cuts. The amount it is expected to raise is approximate, and no further breakdown of the anticipated revenue was provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Charlie Roth on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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