
GET TO KNOW THE BALLOT: FAQS
“Greenbelt” is a general term that refers to natural, undeveloped, and agricultural land that surrounds urban areas.
Protecting and improving our water quality, natural lands, rural areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats will preserve Dorchester County’s natural beauty and quality of life for future generations so our children and grandchildren can enjoy them the same way we do.
Dorchester County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. To balance the immense development pressures, we must protect the area’s water quality, wildlife habitats, and special places.
If passed/approved, critical natural, agricultural, and forestry lands that conserve these important environmental components, such as the Ashley River corridor, Pine Trace, Davis-Bailey, and Rosebrock Parks, will be protected forever.
No. This proposal is not a new tax, just a renewal of the existing transportation and greenbelt sales tax at the same rate – using some of the funds to conserve land.
This proposal has strict accountability measures including full public disclosure of all project spending as well as an annual public audit of how the funds would be spent.
All people registered to vote in Dorchester County will be eligible to vote on November 8, 2022.
You will be asked if you approve of the “Dorchester County Special Sales and Use Tax Question 1” and can vote yes or no.
Protecting and improving our water quality, natural lands, rural areas, rivers and wildlife habitat will preserve Dorchester County’s natural beauty and quality of life for future generations so our children and grandchildren can enjoy them the same way we do.
By working together with area residents and landowners, community leaders, businesses, and other conservation organizations, we can protect the open land that we need for agriculture, wildlife habitat, resilient infrastructure, and recreational enjoyment.