Vote Yes GVL Launches Campaign to Support Local Penny Sales Tax Measures

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 14, 2026 —

A new initiative, Vote Yes GVL, has been launched in Greenville County to garner public support for several proposed penny sales tax measures. These measures include a county-wide transportation referendum and separate municipal initiatives in the cities of Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Travelers Rest.

The primary objective of these proposed taxes is to generate funding for critical local improvements. According to the initiative, the funds are earmarked for infrastructure enhancements across the county, the preservation and protection of green spaces, and the expansion of public transit services.

The specifics of the county transportation referendum and the individual municipal measures are currently being presented to the public by the Vote Yes GVL campaign. While the overall goal is clear, details regarding the exact allocation of funds for specific infrastructure projects, the precise scope of green space initiatives, or the planned expansions for transit services for each municipality were not explicitly detailed in the launch announcement.

The campaign aims to inform voters about the potential benefits of these sales tax measures, emphasizing their role in addressing the county’s and its municipalities’ growth and development needs. The success of these measures hinges on voter approval in upcoming referendums.

Further details regarding the specific projects to be funded, the proposed timelines, and the exact structure of the sales tax increase are expected to be released as the campaign progresses. Information about the voting process and deadlines was not immediately available.

Story summarized from the original created by Jay King on greenvillejournal.com, see more information here.