Bradshaw To Lead SPLOST Roadway Program Patrick Bradshaw began his new role as SPLOST Roadway Program director on July 25. He was selected for the role previously held by Jim Wilgus, who retired in May.The SPLOST Roadway Program director is responsible for the delivery of all capital roadway and related infrastructure projects in the SPLOST program. SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funding is generated by a 1% voter-approved sales tax.Bradshaw brings nearly two decades of transportation planning experience to Cherokee County and is well-versed in processes for securing federal and state funding for roadway projects.“Patrick’s decision to accept the position is exceptionally beneficial for Cherokee County,” said Community Development Agency Director Brantley Day. “We are fortunate to have a professional of his caliber to manage our SPLOST Roadway Program. He understands the importance of planning for projects and implementing programming while being a good steward of the SPLOST funding.”Bradshaw said he wants to ensure Cherokee County’s SPLOST Roadway Program is efficient and that the County maintains what it has and keeps roads in good repair. His plans align with the Board of Commissioners’ intentions to enhance the County’s repaving plan to a more frequent 25-year cycle, if funding allows. Bradshaw holds a Master of City and Regional Planning degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Urban Policy Studies degree from Georgia State University.
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