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County outlines status of 2018 sales‑tax projects and posts tracker website
Summary
Beaufort County staff demonstrated the public sales‑tax site (beaufortcountypenny.com), reviewed project status and finances from the 2018 referendum and said some projects remain on hold because of right‑of‑way, permitting and funding shortfalls.
Jared, the county’s Assistant County Administrator, opened the sales‑tax update and introduced transportation program staff who walked the committee through the county’s dedicated project website. Bridal Bishop, the county’s transportation program manager, said the site displays each referendum project, a status bar and historical meeting material so residents can review design phases and public comments.
Jennifer Bragg, the county’s program manager, explained why several sidewalk and multi‑use pathway projects have taken longer than residents expect: “You still need your surveys. You still need to do your due diligence with your drainage. If we've got any permitting that needs to be done,” she said, and noted infiltration testing and right‑of‑way needs add time and cost. Staff also told the committee the county is leveraging grants — including TAP and CDBG awards — and that about $146 million has been collected to date against the 2018 program.
Officials detailed which projects are complete, which are in design and which are paused. Jennifer listed three projects on hold because of private‑land connections, driveway conflicts or wetland complications and said the county has had to revise cost estimates for right‑of‑way. Jared said the overall program was underfunded from the start and that future sales‑tax proposals on the November ballot are intended to close the gap.
