County administrator briefs council on proposed "Buford County Penny" transportation referendum

County staff told Beaufort County Council that a proposed transportation sales-tax (the "Buford County Penny") referendum will go before voters in November and that staff is focusing on public engagement, outreach and factual information to help residents decide.

"The website went live today, and it's gonna be the central hub for project information, funding explanations, FAQs, and ongoing updates," the administrator told council, noting printed materials, town-hall presentations and media outreach. During public comment several residents urged the council to cut down an 87-project list to a shorter set of prioritized projects and suggested postponing the referendum until newly elected council members take office so they could shape the final ballot.