Broad River Widening – update from Richland County Penny Tax
Like you, I’ve been wondering what the county has been doing for us with the Penny Tax revenue that passed years ago (our area being one of the few that […]
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“Penny Tax” Info Meeting – March 7th at Ballentine Park
Email from Ballentine-Dutch Fork Civic Association PENNY TAX INFO MEETING – MARCH 7TH 6:30 PM BALLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER CALL 542-2419 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Please be sure to invite all your […]
State of “The Penny” (Richland Transportation Tax)
In April 2013, Richland County Council appointed the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee (TPAC). The function of the TPAC is to review, comment, on, and provide recommendations to Richland County Council […]
More on the Transportation Penny
Next month Richland County voters will decide on a “local-option sales tax” increase to be used for transportation items throughout the county (Roadway/Bus Service/Bike/Pedestrian/Greenway). I’ve attended a local forum in […]
Richland County: Penny Tax Meeting, September 17th
From “The State/Dawn Hinshaw” Richland County has scheduled the first round of community meetings to explain details of a proposed penny sales tax for transportation. The increase, to 8-cents on […]
Update on Broad River Road Widening
If you’re like me, you’re tired of waiting on Richland County (via the Penny Tax Program) to complete one of the most important and needed projects in our community. Weeks […]
The Weekly Rewind: Week of February 15th
HOUSE WEEK IN REVIEW February 17, 2022 More Money in Your Pocket The Palmetto State already enjoys lower taxes than neighboring states. Now, House Republicans and Governor McMaster have a […]
UPDATE: Multiple road improvements!
Frustrated to learn about Richland County’s changes in design/timeframe for Broad River widening, I spoke last week with the head of SCDOT and requested they look into what has been […]
A Business Plan for 2018
This week marked the beginning of the 2nd regular session of the 122nd South Carolina General Assembly. We returned to Columbia with a long list of issues to tackle and […]
UPDATE: several road improvements
Hopefully you’ve noticed improvements all around our community in the past several months! You will continue to see more in the months and years ahead! When we return to session […]
Richland County: It’s happening…again
Everyone makes mistakes. But it seems Richland County is getting “real good” at making “mistakes” lately: the county Penny Tax … county Recreation …. county elections . Thanks to my […]
UPDATE: community road improvements
As I continue to speak with constituents in the district, everyone wants to know about roads! I’m pleased that most see the improvements in our area; but also understand their […]