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Sales taxCounty voters approved a half-cent transportation sales tax on Nov.
County voters approved a half-cent transportation sales tax on Nov. 3, and it's expected to generate $4.25 billion for traffic and safety, flooding, greenspace and mass transit in Charleston County. Charleston Mayor William Cogswell, speaking at a State of Our City stop on James Island, spoke about road improvements. He said it's "off to the races" on them. He said the city can't afford to fix roads on its own.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Post and Courier, WCIV
Charleston budgetCharleston Mayor William Cogswell's recommended 2027 budget includes $1 million for pedestrian safety projects, paid from the city's own budget rather than a state or federal grant.
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell's recommended 2027 budget includes $1 million for pedestrian safety projects, paid from the city's own budget rather than a state or federal grant. The city plans to base road improvements on crash data, its safety action plan and high-risk areas near schools. The plan sets aside the $1 million for 2027.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: WCBD News 2, Live 5 News, WTMA-AM