ElectionThursday, November 5
Greenville County voters rejected the penny sales tax, but four cities approved theirs
The 5AM Taylors team
If you're wondering where the penny tax landed: Greenville County voters rejected the transportation tax, with 51.51% opposed. It was expected to raise $1.1 billion over eight years for roads, land preservation and public transportation.
County voters said no while Greenville and Simpsonville said yes
Results as reported Nov. 4; certification set for Nov. 6
Greenville County Question 1
Needs a majority: the line at 50%
Greenville County Question 2
Needs a majority: the line at 50%
City of Greenville
Needs a majority: the line at 50%
City of Simpsonville
Needs a majority: the line at 50%
Source: Greenville Journal
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County Question 1 | Yes | 101,947 | 48.5% |
| Greenville County Question 1 | No, won | 108,280 | 51.5% |
| Greenville County Question 2 | Yes | 103,938 | 49.9% |
| Greenville County Question 2 | No, won | 104,394 | 50.1% |
| City of Greenville | Yes, won | 19,070 | 66.6% |
| City of Greenville | No | 9,549 | 33.4% |
| City of Simpsonville | Yes, won | 5,189 | 50.7% |
| City of Simpsonville | No | 5,042 | 49.3% |
Four cities said yes to their own. Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Travelers Rest approved 1% taxes, a first for South Carolina cities. Simpsonville's passed 5,189 to 5,042. Greenville's is expected to raise the most: $511.6 million over eight years.
Greenville's penny tax is expected to raise the most over eight years
Source: Greenville Journal
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Greenville | $511.6 million |
| Simpsonville | $55.5 million |
| Mauldin | $24.5 million |
| Travelers Rest | $19.8 million |
- Starts: May 1, 2027, and lasts eight years
- Exempt: most groceries, gasoline and prescription medicines
- Property tax credit: 20% of revenue, owner-occupied homes
- Applies to eligible purchases inside the four cities
Next, the county Elections Board certifies results Fri., Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. Greenville City Council takes up a resolution declaring them Mon., Nov. 9, and Mauldin City Council will consider one Mon., Nov. 16.
Sources: Greenville Journal, WSPA 7News, The Greenville News