Charleston County, Sales Tax

Charleston County's Mark Clark tax referendum found few pockets of support. Here's where.
Charleston County hoped voters would approve an extra sales tax to fund the $2.3 billion Mark Clark Extension, but more than 60 percent of voters said no.
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.
Voters react to major defeat of Charleston County sales tax referendum
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.
Charleston voters say no on sales tax referendum
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 other projects.
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 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.
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.
Greenville voters say “no” to sales tax, now how will the county pay for roads?
County staff estimates Greenville needs $2 billion to fix roads. With the way things are now, they will never be able to meet that need.
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.
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.
A crushing loss for Charleston County's Mark Clark penny tax referendum leaves road in doubt
Charleston County voted Nov. 5 on a sales tax referendum meant to fund I-526 Mark Clark Extension, connecting West Ashley to ...
Charleston County leaders vote on various greenbelt projects
Charleston County’s finance committee met on Thursday night and voted on 18 greenbelt projects. The county’s greenbelt funds ...
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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.