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.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
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.
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.
Guilford County sales tax rejected
A sales tax referendum we've been following since the begging of of this year has been voted down.Over half of Guilford County voters voted against the quarter
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 ...
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Those both for and against Charleston. Co. sales tax plead case to voters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Those both for and against the transportation sales tax are making their last-ditch effort to sway undecided voters. Two separate news conferences were held on ...
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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.
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Charleston County transportation sales tax referendum could decide fate of I-526 extension
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County voters are deciding whether to extend the county’s 2004 Transportation Sales Tax. For the next 25 years, $5.4 billion would be raised to help ...