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Councilman withdraws $26M rural-roads demand, seeks public input on capital projects
Sumter County Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Councilman Carlton B. Washington asked that the Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission dedicate $26 million to rural roads and that the commission hear public comment; he later removed the dollar figure to continue negotiations and no council action was taken.
Councilman Carlton B. Washington raised a formal request on April 12 asking that the 2022 Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission dedicate at least $26,000,000 specifically for rural roads resurfacing and paving.
Washington said roads have been his top issue during his time in office and that he has…
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