Greenville County GOP to Hold Oct. 8 Town Hall About Proposed Penny Tax

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 Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Library in Greer.

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 Bill Frady from 98.9 WORD, will serve as moderator. The panel will include:

• Garey Collins and Kelly Long – Greenville County Council members

• Joe Dill – Greenville County Council GOP nominee

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

• Jeff Davis – chairman, Greenville County Republican Party.

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 like $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. A second forum will be held in Simpsonville on Oct. 22, and moderated by Tara Servatius from 89.9 WORD.