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Eagle Trace residents describe surprise tax district, warn of heavy homeowner costs
Summary
A resident told Horry County Council the Eagle Trace special tax district was formed via petition without adequate notice and could impose roughly $600,000 in project costs plus about $250,000 in interest on a 50‑home neighborhood; she urged clarity on a promised straw poll and raised a potential conflict of interest involving a councilman.
At the Jan. 6 Horry County Council meeting, Eagle Trace resident Tandra Hertum expanded on earlier public comment about a special tax district that would finance local pothole and drainage work, saying many homeowners were unaware of the petition that formed the district and that the financial burden could be substantial.
"This project would cost $600,000 plus an approximate $250,000 in interest," Hertum said, describing the county's internal bond structure…
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