Charleston County half-cent sales tax defeat stirs reactions from officials
A majority of Charleston County voters said “no” to renewing a half-cent sales tax planned to fund transportation, drainage and greenbelt projects.Charleston County general election results showed 61% of voters rejected the transportation sales tax and use referendum.
Charleston County residents make voices heard on half-cent sales tax vote
The half-cent sales tax extension would have funded about a dozen infrastructure projects, including the long-discussed Mark Clark Extension.
Charleston County Sales Tax Referendum not approved
Charleston County voters did not approve the transportation sales tax referendum during Tuesday’s election. A majority of residents voted no on the ballot questions, meaning the sales tax will not be renewed this year.
Charleston County voters defeat half-cent sales tax referendum
Voters in Charleston County resoundingly said “no” to renewing a half-cent sales tax that would fund road projects, mass transit systems and greenspace.
Charleston voters say no on sales tax referendum
Charleston County voters appeared to send a solid “no” message Tuesday to Charleston County Council on its request to extend a half-cent sales tax to raise billions for road and other projects.
Charleston County votes down sales tax referendum
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Commentary: Don’t cave to an ultimatum: Vote 'no' on Charleston County sales tax.
Supporters of the Charleston County transportation sales tax extension want you to think this is a one-time all-or-nothing decision but it's not. It's about 526
Springfield voters supportive of city's revamped 3/4-cent sales tax with all votes counted
Final unofficial Springfield election results show voters support the city's newly revamped 3/4-cent sales tax that is split both in uses and sunsets.
Officials hold campaigns over Charleston County transportation sales tax referendum
Local officials held campaigns for and against the transportation sales tax referendum on Wednesday. Leaders who are in favor of the tax referendum cited traffic congestion, preserving greenspace, and improvements to biker and pedestrian safety.
Guilford County sales tax increase struck down by voters
Guilford County asked voters, once again, to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax increase. A whopping 59% of ballots cast were against the increase, with only 40% voting in favor. This particular referendum has failed multiple times in the last several years.
Erie County proposition on sales tax vote fails
An Erie County ballot proposition that would allow Erie County legislators to continue the county's existing 8.75% sales tax with a simple majority vote failed Tuesday.
A crushing loss for Charleston County's Mark Clark penny tax referendum leaves road in doubt
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Murder suspect brought back to Charleston Co. after 3.5 month extradition delay
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2024 Election Guide: Half-penny sales tax ballot questions split Charleston voters
Two ballot questions up for vote in next week’s election have Charleston County residents split, with notable advocacy groups and community leaders loudly proclaiming their opposition.
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Charleston County transportation sales tax referendum could decide fate of I-526 extension
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County voters are deciding whether to extend the county’s 2004 Transportation Sales Tax. For the next 25 years, $5.4 billion would be raised to help ...