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Charleston County Council authorizes negotiations for transportation sales tax education contract after heated debate
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The Charleston County Council voted to authorize staff to enter contract negotiations for a Transportation Sales Tax education and engagement program, with an amendment requiring the final price to return to council before execution.
The Charleston County Council voted to authorize staff to enter contract negotiations for a Transportation Sales Tax (TST) education and engagement program, with the requirement that the final contract price be returned to council for approval before execution.
Public works staffer Adams told the council the scope includes reviewing the 2024 referendum and public perception of the TST program, educating the public on program accomplishments and status, and facilitating public engagement on a potential 2026 TST referendum. Adams said the selected firm has experience working with counties and regional agencies and that staff worked with procurement to solicit proposals.
Council Vice Chair Kabrovsky voiced strong opposition to hiring outside consultants to "massage the message," saying voters already rejected the previous referendum: "quote Bob Dylan, you don't need a weatherman to know which…
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