One Mill for Schools

  • All of Alachua County Public Schools’ nearly 28,000 students benefit from the One Mill.

    The One Mill was first approved by Alachua County voters in 2008, renewed in 2012 with 68%+, in 2016 with 77% approval and in 2020 with 79% approval; runs through June of 2025.
     
    One mill equals one dollar for every $1000 of the taxable value of a property and  has raised between $11 million and $23.6 million annually, depending on property values.

    The One Mill is expected to generate nearly $24 million in revenue this fiscal year. Since collection began in 2009, the One Mill has raised nearly $228 million for Alachua County Public Schools.

Voting Info

  • Election Day is November 3


    You have a number of options for casting your ballot—early voting, mail-in voting and voting in person at your polling place.
    The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office has all the information you need on its website at www.votealachua.com.
    Make sure your voice will be heard this November—vote!

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  • Thanks to Alachua County voters, the One Mill will remain in place through 2025, helping protect funding for vital personnel and programs, including school nurses, counselors, librarians, art/music/drama programs, career tech programs, academic magnets, band/chorus and classroom technology.

    The One Mill was first approved by voters in 2008. It has been renewed every four years since then. It raises about $17 million each year, and in 2020-21 is helping fund the salaries of more than 300 local teachers.

    In keeping with the ballot language, an independent citizens’ oversight committee reviews all expenditures from the One Mill to ensure the revenues are being spent as voters intended. Information about that committee, including financial documents and meeting meetings, are available here.

    The One Mill is important to all citizens, whether or not they have children in school. A high-quality school system, like the A-rated Alachua County Public Schools, helps attract new businesses and jobs to the community. Strong schools boost the economy and property values. Most of all, they prepare our young people to be successful and productive adults.

     

    View photos from One Mill funded programs here!