DCPS approves 1-mill tax renewal; renewal now heads to City Council

Duval County School Board members on Tuesday voted to send a resolution renewing a 1-mill property tax for Duval County Public Schools to the Jacksonville City Council for placement on the November ballot. Board members debated the measure for hours as related agenda items were discussed, and ultimately approved the resolution by a 6-1 vote, sending the proposal to the next step in the local approval process. During the meeting, the board heard extensive public comment from parents, teachers, and community members, who urged support for the renewal and asked the board to keep the measure moving forward.