Summary
Resident Patricia Smith warned council that Charleston's mature trees are disappearing, taking stormwater protection with them. She suggested tax incentives, stipends, and public recognition for homeowners who preserve big trees.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposed tax incentives and stipends would carry costs; loss of trees adds stormwater management burden.
Homeowners with mature trees, and everyone who benefits from stormwater absorption and cooler streets.
Neighborhoods losing canopy, shade, and a first line of defense against flooding and road erosion.
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