Committee Meetings and Special Called City Council Workshop - June 6, 2026 - City of Mauldin, SC

The City of Mauldin, SC, held a Business and Development Services Committee meeting and a Special Called City Council Workshop on June 6, 2026. The committee meeting included updates on local business developments and appointments to the zoning board and planning commission. The workshop focused extensively on the Municipal Tax Relief Act (Senate Bill 866), which proposes a 1% local sales tax to fund property tax relief and infrastructure improvements. Staff presented projected revenues and potential projects, including road resurfacing, park redevelopment, fire station expansion, and cultural center improvements, all derived from the city's 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. Council members discussed the importance of specifying projects for voter approval, the potential use of bond financing, and the timeline for ordinance readings and referendum placement on the November ballot. The discussion highlighted the need for transparency, public education (not advocacy), and balancing voter interests, especially regarding road infrastructure funding. No final vote was taken, but there was consensus to forward the ordinance for council consideration and to continue refining project priorities for the referendum.