Greenville County Council is one step closer to approving an ordinance that would establish a penny sales and use tax.
The proposed tax would add 1% to the cost of taxable goods and services. Under the proposal, 90% of the funding would be allocated to road and transportation projects, 7% would support greenbelt initiatives and 3% would go toward transportation services, including Greenlink, Greenville's public transit system.
According to the ordinance, the tax would remain in effect for no more than eight years from the date it is imposed.
The ordinance still requires a third and final reading by council on July 21. If adopted, the measure would appear on the November ballot for voter consideration. If voters approve the referendum, the tax would take effect May 1, 2027.
