Category Archives: Economic Development

Who Pays for SC Road Plans?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

Who will pay to fix our roads? The burden, as a percentage of income, will fall hardest on those making less than $19,000 a year. Facing massive shortfalls in repairs and maintenance on our state roads and highways, the General … Continue reading →

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Columbia’s Ballpark Study: Ask the Wrong Questions and You’ll Get the Wrong Answers

Posted on January 19, 2014 by

When public bodies get poor information, they make poor decisions. Mayor Steve Benjamin appears ready to push Columbia City Council to make such a poor decision on Tuesday (1/21/14) when it takes up a resolution to direct the City Manager … Continue reading →

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Look at the Net Effect of Economic Development Investments

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

We have been watching the City of Columbia’s decision-making on the Bull Street Neighborhood Development, the sale and development of the SC Department of Mental Health properties.  A significant piece of the sales pitch for that is an analysis prepared … Continue reading →

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