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Program Update July 21, 2026

Charleston County Council approves third and final reading of 2026 Transportation Sales Tax ordinance

Charleston County Council voted to approve the third and final reading of the 2026 Transportation Sales Tax (TST) program ordinance, finalizing ballot language to be placed before voters on November 3, 2026.

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Program Update May 26, 2026

Charleston County Council passes first reading of 2026 Transportation Sales Tax ordinance

Charleston County Council has approved the first of three readings of the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax (TST) referendum, advancing the measure to the next stage of the public approval process ahead of a potential countywide vote in November.

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Program Update April 28, 2026

Charleston County Council takes key step toward finalizing 2026 Transportation Sales Tax program

Charleston County Council took a significant step toward placing a 2026 TST program on the ballot, directing staff to prepare a draft ordinance following the completion of two rounds of public engagement and subsequent program refinements.

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Announcement March 5, 2026

Charleston County Seeks Public Input on Draft 2026 Transportation Sales Tax Program

Charleston County is seeking public input on the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax program, inviting residents to review the updated draft plan and share feedback through an online survey and upcoming community meetings.

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Program Update February 19, 2026

County Council Updates 2026 Transportation Sales Tax Draft Program

County Council voted to advance a revised working draft of a potential 2026 Transportation Sales Tax program, incorporating adjusted allocation amounts and a list of specific projects proposed for funding.

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Program Update February 5, 2026

Finance Committee Advances Framework for 2026 Transportation Sales Tax Program

Charleston County Council's Finance Committee conducted their first detailed review of a staff-recommended draft and directed staff to make preliminary adjustments to funding categories and allocation percentages.

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Meeting Notice December 22, 2025

Virtual Transportation Sales Tax Listening Session Announced

Charleston County officials invited residents to join a virtual listening session on January 8, 2026, to provide feedback on a potential future extension of the Transportation Sales Tax.

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Report December 16, 2025

State Audit Confirms Strong Financial Controls in Transportation Sales Tax Program

Charleston County's Transportation Sales Tax Program has been found in compliance with state law following a scheduled audit by the South Carolina Department of Revenue, confirming the strength of internal controls.

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Meeting Notice November 24, 2025

December Public Input Meetings Announced for Transportation Sales Tax Program

Charleston County officials announced additional Transportation Sales Tax public input meeting dates in December as they continue to gather community feedback to shape a potential future extension.

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Press Release November 13, 2025

County Council Approves Transportation Sales Tax Funding for 10 New Greenbelt Projects

Charleston County Council approved nearly million in Transportation Sales Tax funding for Greenbelt projects that will protect more than 1,781 acres throughout the county.

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Meeting Notice November 6, 2025

Transportation Sales Tax Public Input Meeting Scheduled

Charleston County Public Works officials held a Transportation Sales Tax public input meeting to hear from the community and collect feedback on residents' road, transit, and greenbelt priorities.

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Announcement October 27, 2025

Charleston County Leaders to Continue Transportation Sales Tax Outreach

Charleston County officials attended a series of municipal meetings to share Transportation Sales Tax program information, answer questions, and gather feedback on project ideas and priorities.

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Announcement October 14, 2025

Charleston County Invites Public to Share Priorities for Future Transportation Investments

Charleston County launched an online public input form to gather ideas and feedback from community members that will help shape the future of transportation throughout the region.

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Press Release September 25, 2025

Transportation Sales Tax Special Committee Begins Work, Seeks Community Input

Charleston County Council's newly formed Transportation Sales Tax Committee voted to initiate a community-driven effort to guide consideration of a potential extension of the county's half-cent sales tax.

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Press Release September 11, 2025

Charleston County Council Announces Creation of Transportation Sales Tax Committee

Charleston County Council announced the establishment of a Transportation Sales Tax Program Special Committee to help guide the future of the county's transportation funding as the first half-cent sales tax is set to expire in 2027.

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