Join us for an informational open house. District leaders and board members will be available to answer questions about the One-Cent School Facilities Sales Tax. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, October 6
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Quincy Family YMCA Gymnasium
3101 Maine Street
Saturday, October 24
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Quincy Public Library - Large Conference Room
526 Jersey St.
On Nov. 3, Adams County voters will decide.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, voters throughout Adams County will decide on a one-cent county school facilities sales tax.
If approved, it would provide a new source of funding for school buildings, safety and security, school resource officers and mental health professionals.
For QPS, the proposal is the first step in a two-step plan to address student needs, staffing, school buildings and long-term financial stability without changing the district’s overall property tax rate.
What's on the ballot
“Shall a retailer’s occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a ‘sales tax’) be imposed in Adams County, Illinois, at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals?”
The Proposal at a Glance
One countywide tax, shared by Adams County school districts based on enrollment.
One Cent
Additional tax on each dollar spent on qualifying purchases
$8.53M
Estimated annual revenue for Quincy Public Schools
ABOUT 60%
Estimated to come from shoppers who live outside Adams County based on a PGAV planning study
50+
QPS positions that went unfilled last year
$0
Added to unprepared groceries, medicine, vehicles and other exempt purchases
November 3
Election Day
OUR SCHOOLS TODAY
Quincy Public Schools serves more than 6,100 students, employs more than 1,000 people and takes care of more than 1.2 million square feet of school buildings.
PEOPLE
50+ positions went unfilled last year
When positions remain open, students can face larger classes and fewer teachers and staff available to help them.
STUDENTS
Students need more opportunities and services
Space limits career and technical education, while student needs continue to grow.
Buildings
1.2 million square feet require ongoing care
Roofs, windows, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling and safety systems age even when buildings are well maintained.
What Quincy Told Us
During Quincy Together, hundreds of residents participated in five community workshops, and 1,607 district residents completed the community survey.
Residents consistently identified three priorities: meeting the needs of students and staff, keeping buildings in good working order, and maintaining long-term financial stability.
VOTING
September 24
Early voting begins
November 3
Election Day
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Polls Open
FOR MORE VOTING INFORMATION
Adams County Clerk
217-277-2150
507 Vermont St., Quincy
Join us for an informational open house. District leaders and board members will be available to answer questions about the One-Cent School Facilities Sales Tax. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, October 6
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Quincy Family YMCA Gymnasium
3101 Maine Street
Saturday, October 24
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Quincy Public Library - Large Conference Room
526 Jersey St.
