Aug 4, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardGeorgetown County Council Special Meeting
The Council held a public hearing and conducted a second reading of Ordinance 26-22, which proposes a 1-cent local option sales tax. Significant discussion took place regarding the potential revenue from this tax, specifically debating whether portions of the funds should be allocated toward storm water infrastructure and public works equipment. The Council explored the legal implications of earmarking these funds within the ordinance versus managing allocations through future budget amendments. A motion to amend the ordinance to dedicate a specific percentage to storm water was withdrawn after legal counsel advised it could jeopardize the ordinance.