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Cherokee County commissioners tentatively agree to begin T‑SPLOST planning ahead of fall referendum discussions
Summary
Commissioners signaled support to start preplanning for a transportation SPLOST (T‑SPLOST) to address road funding shortfalls, debated 5‑ versus 6‑year terms and whether to secure intergovernmental agreements with cities, and asked staff to develop timelines and a project list.
The board discussed beginning preplanning for a transportation SPLOST to generate additional road revenue. Chair (Speaker 1) said he favors moving forward and suggested a modest rate (0.5%) to cover identified shortfalls and support medium projects.
Commissioners debated whether to seek a five‑ or six‑year term and whether formal IGAs with municipalities are necessary; staff noted a fallback statutory revenue‑sharing formula exists if no city agreement is reached. Commissioners asked staff to compile a project list that could include resurfacing, widening and intersection work and to meet with city leaders prior to a formal decision. The board expressed that public hearings and a referendum schedule should be planned well in advance of any ballot proposal.
