June 3. NC Rep. John Bradford has submitted a formal NC House budget funding request for local projects, including $3 million for the Smithville redevelopment plan.

The other requests include $150,000 for studying ocular melanoma, as well as $3 million for the Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center.

NC Rep. John Bradford

For the Town of Davidson, Bradford has requested $1.5 million for various park and pedestrian safety improvements.

Bradford, a Cornelius resident, launched his career in elected office on the Cornelius Town Board.