# Sampson County sales tax referendum

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sampson-county-sales-tax-referendum
> Updated: 2026-10-13T14:33:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Sampson County commissioners proposed a half-cent sales and use tax referendum for the November 3 ballot. Enabled by state legislation, the tax would be restricted to public-school operating expenses and capital outlay. Commissioner Houston ‘Chip’ Crumpler III suggested that approval of the tax could allow for a potential reduction in the county’s property tax rate by approximately 1 cent, depending on future revenues.

As the midterm elections approach, the referendum remains a key local issue, alongside a proposed constitutional amendment that would require the North Carolina General Assembly to set limits on local property tax increases.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: US regional elections feature tax debates and local leadership races

Voters face various local and regional elections on November 3, including tax proposals in Sampson County, the Putnam County executive race, and the U.S. House District 17 contest.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-regional-elections-feature-tax-debates-and-local-leadership-races

### 2026-09-16: Sampson County commissioners urge approval of sales tax referendum

Sampson County commissioners are campaigning for a proposed half-cent sales tax on the November 3 ballot to fund public school expenses, with potential implications for property tax relief.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sampson-county-commissioners-urge-approval-of-sales-tax-referendum

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