CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The proposed Charleston County transportation sales tax referendum is set to take another step forward Thursday as county leaders prepare to advance the final draft following months of public feedback.
Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin said ahead of the transportation sales tax committee meeting that the council is expected to review and potentially advance the proposal, which could appear on ballots this November if approved through the remaining steps.
The half-cent transportation sales tax would add half a penny to every dollar spent in Charleston County if approved by voters. County leaders say the revenue would fund road improvements, transit upgrades, resiliency projects and other infrastructure needs across the county…