Faced with unprecedented population growth and increased pressure impacting those who live, work and play in Beaufort County, County Council appointed fifteen County residents to the 2026 Transportation Advisory Committee at Monday’s County Council meeting. This will be a community-led committee brought together for their commitment to engage the community and protect the County while determining the best way to invest in projects that meet our growing transportation needs.

The committee members represent each of the 11 County Council districts and one from the County’s four municipalities: City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, Town of Bluffton, and Town of Hilton Head Island.

Resolution 2025/70 was voted on unanimously establishing a Transportation Advisory Committee that is tasked with making recommendations regarding a possible 2026 Transportation Sales Tax Referendum. The tax will fund critical transportation and infrastructure improvements around Beaufort County. The committee discussion will include recommendations of potential projects, create a project priority list, determine the amount for collection as well as the duration of the tax collection period.

The projects will primarily focus on road widenings, intersection improvements, resurfacing and paving projects that enhance safety, mobility, and connectivity across the County. The committee recommendations are due to County Council this May.

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The 15 County residents appointed to the committee were chosen for their commitment to engage the community and protect the County while determining the best way to invest in projects that meet our growing transportation needs. They represent each of the 11 County Council districts and one from the County’s four municipalities: City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, Town of Bluffton, and Town of Hilton Head Island.

Lisa Sulka, Chair – Town of Bluffton

Lisa Sulka has been a proud resident of the Bluffton/Hilton Head Island area for over 40 years. Originally from Prosperity, South Carolina, she completed her education at Clemson University before moving to Hilton Head Island. Lisa launched and successfully ran her own business for 15 years, which paved the way for her involvement in real estate. With a career spanning since the early 1980s, she is currently with William Raveis Real Estate, specializing in Bluffton and Hilton Head properties. Lisa’s deep community ties are reflected in her extensive civic involvement. She served as the Mayor of Bluffton for 16 years and holds positions on numerous boards and commissions, including the Heritage Classic Foundation, the Clemson University Board of Visitors, Coastal Community Development Corporation, Historic Preservation Commission and Bluffton/Jasper Volunteers in Medicine.

Glenn Stanford, Vice Chair – Town of Hilton Head

Glenn grew up in Atlanta where he practiced law for 40 years. He moved to Hilton Head in 2005 and quickly became involved in civic service: he served as consultant for the Rural and Critical Land program (2006-2010), Hilton Head Board of Zoning Appeals (2011-2017), and Hilton Head Planning Commission (2018). Glenn was elected to the Town of Hilton Head Council for the 2019-2024 term and is involved with the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island. He is a resident of Hilton Head and looks forward to serving on this Committee.

Joy Coe, Secretary – District 8

Joy was born and raised in Beaufort and currently resides in Bluffton. She attended the University of SC and holds a BS degree in Finance, Management, and Marketing (cum laude). Joy took additional classes to become a CPA, and has worked in public/private accounting since 1986. She currently works in private accounting in the position of Controller and has been involved with LATS, the Bluffton Town Council, Beaufort County Council, and the Greenspace Program for the last two years. She has attended and spoken at numerous meetings but this is her first opportunity as part of a working group. She looks forward to this opportunity to bring her intimate knowledge of the Beaufort County area, accounting, and transportation to the transportation advisory committee.

Joseph Kline, District 1

Paul Trask, District 2

Anthony Jones, District 3

Elizabeth Sanders, District 4

Jerry Reeves, District 5

Craig Forrest, District 6

Bill Rickett, District 7

Matt Harden, District 9

Charles Perry, District 10

Jennifer Ericksen, District 11

Grady Woods, City of Beaufort

Gary Freeman, Town of Port Royal