Charleston residents joined former North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey on Sept. 9 to discuss the critical need to vote yes in November to improve safety, enhance all modes of transportation, preserve greenspace and continue to enhance the quality of life in Charleston County.
“As a father of three young children, we have to prioritize transportation improvement projects that will enhance safety,” said Johns Island resident Brad Taggart. “One day it will be my children driving on our roads. Not only do I hope my children aren’t wasting hours and hours sitting in traffic every day, I want to ensure their safety. Voting yes in November will help with those concerns.”
“According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, we are wasting 20 gallons of gas and 50 hours each year sitting in traffic,” said North Charleston businessman John Griffiths. “Not only does that time wasted impact how I operate my business, I want my employees to spend less time sitting in traffic and have more time with their families.”
“The investments we make today in preserving greenspace and upgrading transportation infrastructure will shape the Charleston County our children inherit,” said Mount Pleasant mother Natalie Verdetto. “By supporting this referendum, we’re not just fixing roads — we’re paving the way for a more prosperous, sustainable, and safe community for generations to come.”
This is not a new tax, but rather a continuation of the 2004 sales tax which is set to expire. By voting yes, taxes are not increasing and we ensure visitors help fund the upkeep of our roads, preservation of greenspace, and upgrades to mass transit, which lightens the burden on Charleston County residents.