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Charleston County Sales Tax Referendum not approved
Charleston County voters did not approve the transportation sales tax referendum during Tuesday’s election. A majority of residents voted no on the ballot questions, meaning the sales tax will not be renewed this year.
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Editorial: Listen to what Charleston County voters said: We don't want 526 extended
Charleston County voters' rejection of a transportation sales tax extension should mark the end of controversial plans to extend the Mark Clark Expressway
Charleston County half-cent sales tax defeat stirs reactions from officials
A majority of Charleston County voters said “no” to renewing a half-cent sales tax planned to fund transportation, drainage and greenbelt projects.
Charleston voters say no on sales tax referendum
Charleston County voters sent a solid “no” message Tuesday to Charleston County Council on its request to extend a half-cent sales tax to raise billions for road and other projects.
Charleston County residents make voices heard on half-cent sales tax vote
The half-cent sales tax extension would have funded about a dozen infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Mark Clark Extension.
Voters react to major defeat of Charleston County sales tax referendum
Voters made their voices heard Tuesday night and said “no” to the Charleston County sales tax referendum in crushing opposition to the tax that was planned to fund transportation, drainage and greenbelt projects.
Officials hold campaigns over Charleston County transportation sales tax referendum
Local officials held campaigns for and against the transportation sales tax referendum on Wednesday. Leaders who are in favor of the tax referendum cited traffic congestion, preserving greenspace, and improvements to biker and pedestrian safety.
Charleston County voters face decision on transportation tax plan
Most of the conversations surrounding Charleston County’s 2024 Transportation Sales Tax have been focused on the I-526 extension.
Effingham County voters reject 1% sales tax
Voters in County voted down a 1% County Schools Facilities sales tax for the fourth time Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. In the city of Effingham, Mike Rowe, 35, chose to vote against the CSFT tax because he believes more taxes puts more pressure on mom and pop businesses.
Voters reject Guilford County sales tax increase
A proposed sales and tax increase in Guilford County was rejected by voters on Election Day. The proposed increase was rejected with 59.8% of voters electing to
Guilford County sales tax increase struck down by voters
Guilford County asked voters, once again, to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax increase. A whopping 59% of ballots cast were against the increase, with only 40% voting in favor. This particular referendum has failed multiple times in the last several years.
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Charleston County leaders vote on various greenbelt projects
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County’s finance committee met on Thursday night and voted on 18 greenbelt ...
A crushing loss for Charleston County's Mark Clark penny tax referendum leaves road in doubt
Charleston County voted Nov. 5 on a sales tax referendum meant to fund I-526 Mark Clark Extension, connecting West Ashley to ...
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2024 Election Guide: Half-penny sales tax ballot questions split Charleston voters
Two ballot questions up for vote in next week’s election have Charleston County residents split, with notable advocacy groups and community leaders loudly proclaiming their opposition.
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Charleston community leaders are ready to work together after transportation referendum fails
Charleston County community leaders are looking to take the next step after the transportation referendum failed. The ...