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County seeks public input on possible transportation sales tax ahead of 2027 expiration
Summary
A Charleston County representative briefed council on options for a potential local option transportation sales tax to follow the 2004 program (set to expire in 2027), outlined categories for investment and invited public comment by Dec. 1 as county staff develops a proposal for council consideration in early 2026.
A Charleston County representative presented an overview of a potential transportation sales tax renewal and sought input from Charleston City Council on Oct. 28.
The presenter said the county’s earlier local option sales taxes, enacted beginning in 2004, funded roughly $4.56 billion in infrastructure commitments over the program periods and leveraged additional state and federal grants. He said…
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