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Charleston County staff outline sales tax allocation plan; council debates transit share and debt-service impact
Summary
County staff presented draft allocations for a proposed transportation sales tax extension—20% greenbelt, about 15% transit, 5% bike/ped and 60% infrastructure—prompting council questions about debt service in the 41% regional-projects slice and calls to prioritize transit and local projects.
Eric Adams, Charleston County Public Works Director, told the Transportation Sales Tax Special Committee on Jan. 22 that staff will bring a draft program to a Feb. 4 workshop and seek a 30-day public comment period on a proposed extension of the county’s transportation sales tax.
"We're not looking for a motion tonight," Adams said, describing the presentation as a draft to "initiate discussions and set the stage for February 4." He presented public-input results and staff recommendations that would allocate roughly 20% for greenbelt initiatives, about 15% for transit, approximately 5% for bike-and-pedestrian projects and 60% for roadway and infrastructure needs.
The staff presentation cited prior guidance and public meetings and noted financial references from the county chief financial officer. Adams said…
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