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.
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 vote against special sales and use tax questions
Residents of Charleston County voted against the special sales and use tax questions that appeared on the ballots this year.The following questions were asked o
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 city leaders approve Union Pier redevelopment financing plan
After several months of discussion, Charleston city leaders have voted to approve a finance plan for redeveloping a blighted ...
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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.