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Charleston County begins public outreach on possible extension of first half‑cent transportation sales tax
Summary
Charleston County Council has begun soliciting public input on whether to extend the county's first half‑cent transportation sales tax and how to allocate proceeds, with staff and consultants expected to present a draft plan to council in January.
Charleston County staff told the Greenbelt Advisory Board on an October meeting that County Council is exploring whether to extend the county's first half‑cent transportation sales tax and is soliciting public comment on draft investment categories and priorities.
The county formed a Transportation Sales Tax committee (a committee of the whole made up of all County Council members) after consultants presented a historical report and accomplishments from prior transportation sales tax programs. Staff and consultants have begun targeted outreach to municipalities, stakeholder groups and the general public, and will…
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