This op-ed from the Post and Courier, written by one of the PAC’s organizers, Hugh Lane, Jr., clearly describes the funding options available to address flooding. He says
“At the moment, it is indisputable that the only two readily available, consequential sources of funds to deal with flooding are the Charleston County half-cent sales tax and funding from the state transportation infrastructure bank.”
The two funding sources, Hugh points out, are much more suitable than the city’s proposal to use Accommodations and Hospitality taxes for flood abatement.
We don’t have to remind any of you that this is a critical time for our region. The decisions we make today will determine whether Charleston remains a viable, vital place in the 21st century.
Read more at the Post and Courier.