A Better Charleston County is a grassroots nonprofit that works to improve the quality of life of Charleston County residents. Improving our roads to make them safe and effective, conserving land from development, providing land for parks, providing safe bike and walking paths for our children, and providing public transportation are all nonpartisan issues that need to be addressed in Charleston County.
Public funds are required to meet these goals. These funds come from a local sales tax. In November, County residents will vote on a sales tax referendum to provide these funds. This sales tax would be a continuation of an existing half-cent tax that is set to expire in 2027. Without this tax, there will not be sufficient funds to make the necessary improvements to improve our quality of life.
We have teamed with other like-minded community organizations, including the Coastal Conservation League and the Lowcountry Land Trust, to further these goals by collectively working to inform Charleston County residents of the benefits of the 2026 sales tax. This "yes" campaign will require support from you to be successful. Please take a moment to donate what you can to this effort.