Greenville County Avoids Shutdown with First Tax Increase in 30 Years

Greenville County Council narrowly avoided a government shutdown by approving a $785 million budget that includes the first tax increase in nearly 30 years. The tax increase will raise county taxes by $28 for every $100,000 in value. The budget was approved by a supermajority of two-thirds of the council, with a vote of 8-4. The county has avoided increasing its tax rate for nearly 30 years while balancing an $80 million fund and boasting a AAA credit rating, but Greenville's growth and increased inflation has strained county resources, creating a need for more resources.