Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:53 AM
County Council

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Faced with unprecedented population growth and increased pressure impacting those who live, work and play in Beaufort County, County Council appointed eleven County residents to the 2026 Transportation Advisory Committee at Monday's County Council meeting. This will be a community-led committee brought together for their commitment to engage the community and protect the County while determining the best way to invest in projects that meet our growing transportation needs. 

The committee members represent each of the 11 County Council districts and one from the County's four municipalities: City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, Town of Bluffton, and Town of Hilton Head Island. 

Resolution 2025/70 was voted on unanimously establishing a Transportation Advisory Committee that is tasked with making recommendations regarding a possible 2026 Transportation Sales Tax Referendum. The tax will fund critical transportation and infrastructure improvements around Beaufort County. The committee discussion will include recommendations of potential projects, create a project priority list, determine the amount for collection as well as the duration of the tax collection period.

The projects will primarily focus on road widenings, intersection improvements, resurfacing and paving projects that enhance safety, mobility, and connectivity across the County. The committee recommendations are due to County Council Friday, April 3.

The appointed committee members are:

District 1 Joseph Kline
District 2 Paul Trask
District 3 Anthony Jones
District 4 Elizabeth Sanders
District 5 Jerry Reeves
District 6 Craig Forrest
District 7 Bill Rickett
District 8 Joy Coe
District 9 Matt Harden
District 10 Charles Perry
District 11 Jennifer Ericksen
City of Beaufort Grady Woods
Town of Port Royal Gary Freeman
Town of Bluffton Lisa Sulka
Town of Hilton Head Glenn Stanford

The first Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, February 4, at 5:30 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room, Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road (map).

To stay updated, be sure to check www.beaufortcountypenny.com, where information will be posted about the Committee, proposed projects, and referendum updates.

For more information, please contact the Clerk to Council's office at 843-255-2180.