Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Largo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety
Dengue fever risk in the Tampa Bay region
A Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council briefing flagged about 20 dengue cases in Pinellas County. Residents are urged to dump standing water and use mosquito dunks, since the mosquito that carries dengue lives where people do.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Ceremonial proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, accepted by Largo PD's chief and two victim advocates.
Rodent infestation at Paradise Island
A resident of the 830-home 55-plus community said rats infest the neighborhood and the co-op board won't act, and asked the city for help; commissioners directed staff to connect her with the health department.
Sunshine Law and ethics training for board members
The city attorney walked newer board members through Florida's open-meetings law, public records rules, and ethics code — including real cases where officials went to jail or cost taxpayers $400,000 in legal fees. Key takeaway: don't discuss board business with fellow members outside public meetings, even by text.
Chronic nuisance ordinance
A new ordinance would let the city declare repeat problem properties — including party houses at short-term rentals — chronic nuisances, requiring corrective action plans and enabling special magistrate enforcement, abatement, or injunctions.