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Commissioners plan town halls, social media and mailers ahead of November quarter-cent sales tax ballot
Summary
Scotland County commissioners discussed outreach strategies for a proposed quarter-cent sales tax to appear on the November ballot, agreeing to host at least two town halls between August and November and to use Facebook, radio and mailers to explain uses and impacts.
Commissioners discussed plans to educate voters ahead of a proposed quarter-cent sales tax on the November ballot. Chairman Frizzell and others discussed using town halls, Facebook, mailers and radio to reach residents after feedback that some voters said they lacked information when the measure was last on the ballot in 2024.
Commissioner Shelley suggested hosting at least two town halls between August and November to walk residents through what the quarter-cent would fund. Commissioners noted the levy would broaden the tax base to include renters and some people on government assistance and estimated the quarter-cent could generate roughly $1 million for county programs if passed. The board asked staff to work on outreach plans and timing as part of ongoing budget and ballot preparation.
