TIF debate in Aiken County over proposed 5000 homes
Residents clash over a tax increment financing plan for two Breezy Hill developments. Proponents argue growth and new jobs will boost the northwest area and expand infrastructure, while opponents say it subsidizes private development and drains taxpayer funds.
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Charles Hilton
Breezy Hill Water and Sewer Company, Inc
Aiken County
Robert Deering
Fine Deering Development
Vicky Simons
Bob Gilbert
Wholesale price surge unsettles markets as energy costs rise
Wholesale inflation jumped 1.9 percent in September the largest in 15 years driven by energy costs from hurricane disruptions. Core wholesale prices rose 0.3 percent signaling broad price pressures and fueling stock market declines with the Dow dropping 62.84 points to 10,285.26.
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Washington, D.C
Wall Street
Dow Jones
Public hearing on Aiken County TIF draws heated, crowded turnout
Outside the Aiken County Council chambers more than 100 residents waited in the moonlight as tax increment financing ordinance supporters and opponents voiced from outside and within. Fire Chief Napier touted benefits of Sage Creek and Trolley Run Station developments, while No TIF backers urged delay for a larger venue. The room filled, tickets sold out, and the public hearing proceeded amid cheers and jeers as Sheriff Hunt signaled Showtime.
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Carl
Rachel Huckfeldt
North Augusta
Aiken
Mrs. Huckfeldt
TIF
Sage Creek
Graniteville
Charles Hilton
Phil Napier
Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville
Napier
Aiken County
Bettis Academy
GVW
Grady Friday
James
Merry Butler
Mr. Butler
Ronnie Young
Michael Hunt
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