Greenville County is growing by more than 20 people every single day. That growth brings a massive strain on roads, water, sewer, public safety, parks, and our schools.
This Tuesday, County Council and the Planning Commission will meet jointly with Carson Bise, one of the most respected impact fee consultants in America, with over 30 years of experience and more than 350 successful projects.
Greenville has seen phenomenal growth, bringing new opportunities, jobs, and vibrancy to our region. But I also know how much that growth has cost many of you who have lived here your entire lives: rising property taxes, crowded roads, and overburdened schools.
Impact fees are a fair way for growth to pay its own way, instead of shifting the bill to those who have already invested a lifetime in this community. This is one responsible option to take some of that pressure off current local homeowners.
I know that growth has brought positives, but it has also come at a cost to long-standing citizens. You deserve for us to explore every option that might offer you relief, and that includes an honest, fact-based discussion on impact fees.
That continues this week!
