Opinion
Commentary: Why Charleston County voters said 'no sale' to sales tax extension
College of Charleston professor Jordan Ragusa focuses on voting patterns to determine why Charleston County's transportation sales tax referendum was rejected.
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 from its transportation sales tax would go towards these 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.
Opinion
Editorial: Listen to what Charleston County voters said: We don't want 526 extended
Charleston County voters' rejection of a transportation sales tax extension should mark the end of controversial plans to extend the Mark Clark Expressway
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.
Effingham County voters reject 1% sales tax
Voters in County voted down a 1% County Schools Facilities sales tax for the fourth time Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. In the city of Effingham, Mike Rowe, 35, chose to vote against the CSFT tax because he believes more taxes puts more pressure on mom and pop businesses.
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.
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 County votes down sales tax referendum
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