Voters react to major defeat of Charleston County sales tax …
1 day ago · CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Voters made their voices heard Tuesday night and said “no” to the Charleston County sales tax referendum in crushing opposition to the tax that was planned to fund transportation, drainage and greenbelt projects. The highly discussed half-cent sales tax was intended to fund a large portion of the Mark Clark ...
Charleston County half-cent sales tax defeat stirs ... - Live 5 News
2 days ago · Charleston County general election results showed 61% of voters rejected the transportation sales tax and use referendum. Nearly 40% of voters chose ‘yes’ on their ballots. The ballot question asked for the renewal of the half cent sales tax. The tax meant residents would fund $5.4 billion over 25 years.
Charleston County voters defeat half-cent sales tax referendum
2 days ago · CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Voters in Charleston County resoundingly said “no” to renewing a half-cent sales tax that would fund road projects, mass transit systems and greenspace. The extension of the Mark Clark Expressway, or Interstate 526, from West Ashley onto Johns and Hames Islands was the priority project for the plan.
Crushing loss on Charleston tax vote leaves I-526 in doubt | News ...
1 day ago · A Charleston County half-cent sales tax referendum was aimed at extending the road across Johns Island, but voters overwhelmingly rejected it. ... Charleston, SC 29403. Phone: 843-577-7111. News ...
Charleston County voters defeat tax referendum, Mark Clark | News …
2 days ago · Charleston County voted Nov. 5 on a sales tax referendum meant to fund I-526 Mark Clark Extension, ... Charleston, SC 29403. Phone: 843-577-7111. News tips/online questions: ...
Charleston County Sales Tax Referendum not approved | WCBD News 2
2 days ago · Charleston County News. Charleston County Sales Tax Referendum not approved by: Katie Fongvongsa. Posted: Nov 5, 2024 / 11:44 PM EST. Updated: Nov 5, 2024 / 11:44 PM EST.
Charleston voters say no on sales tax referendum
2 days ago · Updated, 9 a.m., 11/6/24 | Charleston County voters sent 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 ...
$5.4 billion Mark Clark tax question awaits Charleston vote | News ...
Oct 31, 2024 · At issue before voters is whether to pay a higher sales tax for 25 years, primarily to fund the Mark Clark Extension from West Ashley across Johns Island to James Island. The county is responsible ...
Court dismisses lawsuit over Charleston County's 2024 sales tax …
Sep 5, 2024 · The lawsuit against Charleston County alleged the sales tax referendum ballot measure, initially approved on July 16, while costing taxpayers $5.4 billion over 25 years, failed to disclose the...
Groups clash over half-cent sales tax vote in Charleston County
Sep 10, 2024 · The Charleston County Council is asking residents on the Nov. 5 ballot whether to extend the half-cent sales tax that would fund over a dozen infrastructure projects, including the long-debated Interstate 526 extension.