November 2025: Advocacy Updates

• New policies introduced to combat tariff impacts on small business 
  Last month, Senator Wyden (OR) introduced a joint resolution co-sponsored by Democrat and Republican senators which proposes to terminate the national emergency that served as a basis for imposing global tariffs. This legislation aims to relieve the burden tariffs have had on small businesses across the country. Additionally, Senator Tim Kaine (VA) has introduced two pieces of legislation, both with bipartisan support, to end tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Brazil.  
  Call your senators to tell them how tariffs have impacted your small business. 

Local 

• Mobility: The City of Charleston and Charleston County are working to address traffic, infrastructure, and mobility challenges and is hosting a series of meetings to discuss the proposed Transportation Sales Tax Referendum and proposed future road projects. Weigh in on how you want to see your tax dollars at work at one of these upcoming gatherings.
  Traffic and Transportation Committee Meetings:

• • Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Focus: Greenbelt preservation, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and public transit initiatives

  • Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 3 p.m. | Focus: Public input and review of all projects as one package
    
    All meetings are held in the Charleston City Hall's Council Chamber. You can join in person or online. 

• Housing: County Council is securing funding that will allow for future housing projects for homes making between 80 and 120 percent of the area’s median income. The next round of funding has been awarded to developments in North Charleston and in Ravenel. - via The Post and Courier