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The Charleston County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee charged by State Statute to make recommendations to Council on the expenditure of revenue generated from the state accommodations tax. The board shall consist of the following: two (2) representatives of the lodging industry whose business is located in Charleston County, two (2) representatives of the hospitality industry whose business is located in Charleston County, a representative of cultural organizations located in Charleston County, a representative who resides in Charleston County West of the Ashley (to include areas West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw Island, Hollywood, Ravenel, St. Paul's areas, Edisto Island), and a representative who resides in Charleston County East of the Cooper (to include areas in Mt. Pleasant, Awendaw, McClellanville, South Santee).

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Board Information

Mack Gile

843-958-4641

Audrey Parker

843-958-4642

Charleston County Council

This Committee meets on an as-needed basis. 

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Brown-Newton, Donna Representative who resides in Charleston County East of the Cooper to include areas in Mount Pleasant Awendaw McClellanville South Santee 31 Mar 2024 30 Mar 2027 Active Charleston County Council
Bushnell, Jonathan Representative of the hospitality industry whose business is located in Charleston County 31 Mar 2024 30 Mar 2028 Active
Greenleaf, Christine Representative of the lodging industry whose business is located in Charleston County 01 Dec 2023 31 Mar 2027 Active Charleston County Council
Hays, Marvin "Tripp" Representative who resides in Charleston County West of the Ashley to include areas in West Ashley James Island Johns Island Wadmalaw Island Hollywood Ravenel St Pauls areas Edisto Island 22 May 2023 31 Mar 2025 Active Charleston County Council
Kish, Jonathan Representative of the hospitality industry whose business is located in Charleston County 31 Mar 2024 30 Mar 2027 Active Charleston County Council
Painter, Elizabeth Representative of the lodging industry whose business is located in Charleston County 25 Apr 2023 31 Mar 2025 Active County Council
Spence, Sam Representative of the cultural industry whose business is located in Charleston County 22 May 2023 31 Mar 2025 Active Charleston County Council