City of Walhalla — Municipal (Local Option) Sales Tax (Oconee County)

What it does

Must a one percent sales and use tax be levied in the City of Walhalla, South Carolina for no more than eight years for the purpose of allowing a credit against certain municipal ad valorem tax liability and for the purpose of raising the amounts specified for the following purposes? Priority one projects: 1. $125,000.00 for Fire Station Generator and Installation (emergency response buildings) 2. $40,000.00 for Fire Station HVAC Replacement (emergency response buildings) 3. $25,000.00 for Fire Station Security Cameras & Locks (emergency response buildings) 4. $150,000.00 for Police Station Generator and Installation (police facilities) 5. $200,000.00 for Police Sally Port Construction (police facilities) 6. $220,000.00 for Depot Pond Drainage and Pipe Restoration (drainage systems) 7. $250,000.00 for Kaufman Square repairs and improvements (public assembly facilities) Priority two projects: 8. $365,000.00 for Sertoma Parking Restoration (public parking lots) 9. $350,000.00 for Public Facilities Sidewalk Repairs (streets and related facilities) 10. $210,000.00 for City Hall Parking & Driveway Repairs (public parking lots) 11. $200,000.00 for Community Center Generator and Installation (emergency response buildings) Priority three project: 12. $600,000.00 for City Hall Expansion (public assembly facilities)

A YES vote means

Walhalla would levy a 1% sales tax for up to eight years to provide a credit against certain city property taxes and fund listed projects, including fire and police station generators, a police sally port, drainage, Kaufman Square, parking, sidewalks and a $600,000 City Hall expansion.

A NO vote means

Walhalla would not levy this 1% sales tax.

What it would cost

1% sales tax: $1 on a $100 taxable purchase.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Also on Oconee County ballots

• City of Seneca — Municipal (Local Option) Sales Tax
• City of Westminster — Municipal (Local Option) Sales Tax
• Town of Salem — Municipal (Local Option) Sales Tax
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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Walhalla mean?

Walhalla would levy a 1% sales tax for up to eight years to provide a credit against certain city property taxes and fund listed projects, including fire and police station generators, a police sally port, drainage, Kaufman Square, parking, sidewalks and a $600,000 City Hall expansion.

What does a NO vote on City of Walhalla mean?

Walhalla would not levy this 1% sales tax.

How many votes does City of Walhalla need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on City of Walhalla?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.