Greenville County GOP to Host Town Hall Oct. 22 on Penny Tax Vote

As voters across Greenville County prepare to head to the polls on Nov, 3, 2026, the Greenville County Republican Party will hold a public Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carolina Fine Foods in Simpsonville.

The event, titled "Is It Really a Penny?" aims to dissect the true financial cost, transparency concerns, legal fee allocations, and long-term consequences of the proposed $1.1 billion sales tax referendum.

Radio hosts Tara Servatius from 98.9 WORD, will serve as moderator. The panel will include:

• Garey Collins – Greenville County Council Member

• Jeff Davis – Chairman, Greenville County Republican Party

• Chad O’Rear – Simpsonville City Council Member

• Tim Pinkerton – Simpsonville City Council Member 

• Jerry Tuso – Simpsonville City Council Member

• Joe Farmer – Chairman, Greenville County Board of Tax Appeals

The panel will examine the true scope of the $1.1 billion referendum, including hidden transaction costs, $150 million in new debt, transparency concerns, and whether allocations, such as $77 million for greenbelts and $30 million for expanded mass transit, reflect voter priorities.

For more information, contact the Greenville County Republican Party at team@GreenvilleGOP.com or Jeff Davis at 843-901-8036.