HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — Jasper County residents are preparing to vote on a proposed sales tax increase in November, with major implications for local infrastructure and environmental conservation.
Harry Williams, mayor of Hardeeville, held two back-to-back public meetings Monday night to discuss a referendum on a sales tax increase that could generate an estimated $470 million in revenue. If passed, the sales tax will rise to 9 percent.
At the meeting, the mayor of Hardeeville emphasized the importance of voter education, stating…