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Council approves hospitality‑tax recommendations amid concerns about process and conflicts
Summary
The county council approved the accommodation and hospitality tax committee’s grant recommendations totaling $197,562 by a 5‑2 vote after council members raised questions about the committee’s conflict‑of‑interest handling and requested clearer documentation of total funds available.
Council voted 5‑2 to accept the accommodation and hospitality tax committee’s recommendations for grant awards and to include the approved amounts for the FY25–26 budget. County staff summarized the committee’s recommendations: the Chamber of Commerce $65,052; South Carolina Railroad Museum $60,000; Wings and Wheels Air Festival $5,000; Pine Tree Playhouse $20,000; and the Austin Trailhead of the Palmetto Trail $47,500 (reported as half of its…
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