Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee
The Richland County Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee was created by the Richland County Council on January 4, 2005. This Committee consists of five members who are appointed by a majority vote of the Council. All members of the Committee must be interested citizens residing in the County, and at least two members must be representative of the restaurant industry. The Committee members shall serve a term of two years or until his or her successor is appointed.
The Richland County Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee shall review applications of those entities who are seeking funding from the County Promotions portion of hospitality tax funds. The Committee will then make recommendations to County Council for the allocation and distribution of such funds.
Committee Members
| Name |
Appointment Date |
Term End Date |
| George Whitehead |
July 10, 2018 |
July 10, 2020 |
| Terry Davis |
June 15, 2021 |
June 15, 2023 |
| Kitwanda Cyrus (Restaurant) |
June 15, 2021 |
June 15, 2023 |
| Christopher Ziegler |
March 15, 2022 |
March 15, 2024 |
| Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges |
October 4, 2022 |
October 4, 2024 |
Contact:
Matiah Pough
P.O. Box 192, 4th Floor, Suite 4036
(803) 576-2039 (Office)
pough.matiah@richlandcountysc.gov