Summary
A first reading of the ordinance that would lift the 2026 sunset on the half-cent sales tax dedicated to Madison City Schools. School leaders say the $5-6 million a year funds maintenance and programs, and the district faces $183 million in high school capital needs. Vote comes January 26.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Continues roughly $5-6 million a year for schools; shoppers see no rate change.
Madison City Schools students, teachers and families — especially at the growing high schools.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Jan 26, 2026
A proposed ordinance would repeal part of a 2010 ordinance and dedicate a portion of the city's sales and use tax to the Madison Board of Education for public school purposes. It got a first reading on January 12 and was set for further action at the rescheduled meeting.
City Council Meeting - Jan 12, 2026
A first reading of the ordinance that would lift the 2026 sunset on the half-cent sales tax dedicated to Madison City Schools. School leaders say the $5-6 million a year funds maintenance and programs, and the district faces $183 million in high school capital needs. Vote comes January 26.
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