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Councilman withdraws $26M rural-roads demand, seeks public input on capital projects
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 pursued funding to improve conditions in Districts 1, 5 and 7. He told council he had discussed the proposal with Chairman James T. McCain Jr. and other members and that he would continue trying to reach an agreement acceptable to rural residents and other participants in the Penny for Progress program. Washington asked that the commission also hold public hearings to receive comment on proposed projects.
After raising the request, Washington asked that the specific $26 million request be removed from the agenda so he could continue discussions; council took no formal action on the matter during the April 12 meeting.
Why it matters: The amount and allocation of capital-projects sales tax revenue determines which infrastructure projects move forward; Washington’s request signaled a push to prioritize rural‑road work, but the item was left open for further internal negotiation and potential public input.
