- Leaders in Charleston County and Mount Pleasant must coordinate zoning rules for local development.
- Mount Pleasant leaders urged Charleston County to revise development plans amid new infrastructure and neighborhood projects.
Charleston County Voters Face Referendum on Sales Tax Funding for Infrastructure
What happened
A media campaign is underway asking Charleston County voters to support extensions to two sales taxes: the penny tax for schools and the half-cent transportation sales tax. The penny tax, which has been extended since 2010, would continue until 2034 if it passes again. The transportation sales tax has historically funded projects like the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and the widening of U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
From postandcourier.com
Why it matters
If the referendum passes, the tax extension could generate approximately $1.25 billion for school projects and $4.25 billion for infrastructure projects over 25 years. Advocates state that keeping the taxes would see the average household contribute about $10 a month for various services.
Leaders in Charleston County and Mount Pleasant must coordinate zoning rules for local development.
From postandcourier.com
Who's involved
- Charleston CountyCharleston County is the location where the sales tax referendum is being held.
- Mount PleasantMount Pleasant is the location where U.S. Highway 17 is situated and benefits from the tax funding.
- Charleston County School DistrictThe Charleston County School District relies on the penny tax for its construction projects.
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The entities involved
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Charleston County
county in South Carolina, United States
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Mount Pleasant
historic community in Burlington County, New Jersey
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