GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Greenville County voters are already deciding whether they will pay more at the register to fix county roads. County council held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed one-percent sales tax that is already on the ballot.
Public hearing draws one speaker
The referendum has divided people in the community. If approved, it would add a one-percent sales tax on certain items countywide, including things like clothing, electronics and restaurant meals. The money would go toward road projects.
Only one person spoke during Greenville County Council’s public hearing on the proposed tax on Tuesday.
“Something does not smell right for me. I don’t think the efficiency is there in our county government,” the Greenville County resident said. “I’m not for taxes, I’m for an audit. A complete audit.”…