GREENVILLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY RESOLUTION OF CENSURE FOR COUNTY COUNCILMEN BUTCH KIRVEN, JOEY RUSSO, MICHAEL BARNES, ELIZABETH SEMAN, DANIEL TRIPP AND CHRIS HARRISON – DRAFT

Whereas: we call on every level of government to exhibit sound fiscal management, and live within its means, providing effective and efficient government with minimum taxation; and

Whereas: we are the party of opportunity and support a tax policy designed to help the economy grow, not stunt the taxpayer or punish achievement; and

Whereas: Greenville County taxpayers were already being stunted by Bidenomics and economic uncertainty; and

Whereas: the above-mentioned council members were elected as Republicans to implement fiscal responsibility which is in article V of the South Carolina GOP Platform; and

Whereas: the above-mentioned council members voted for a $785 million budget for tax years 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 with an increase in the millage rate for the county by seven; and

 Whereas: the above-mentioned council members broke their pledge to uphold the South Carolina GOP platform by needlessly raising taxes on the people of Greenville County on June 23, 2023;

Therefore: The Executive Committee of the Greenville County Republican Party hereby issues this resolution of censure regarding the tax increase votes of

County Council Chairman Daniel Tripp (District 28), Vice Chair Elizabeth Seman (District 24), Joey Russo (District 17), Michael Barnes (District 18). Chris Harrison (District 21), Butch Kirven (District 27)

 On this 7th day of August, 2023

First reading of this resolution passed unanimously on August 7th, 2023

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