In an SC First, Greenville County Voters May Decide Multiple Penny Tax Initiatives

Simpsonville gives initial OK to sending penny tax to voters. What it could mean for city roads.

Should Simpsonville enact a penny sales tax that would pay for roadwork? That question could soon go to voters.

In an SC first, Greenville County voters may decide multiple penny tax initiatives

For the first time in South Carolina history, multiple governments in the same county are proposing a penny tax to fix roads and other infrastructure. The South Carolina General Assembly passed the Municipal Tax Relief Act in May, which allows cities to impose a 1% sales tax if approved by voters. Previously, only counties could propose such a tax. Only municipalities within a county that has not enacted a penny tax may impose their own if appro…