Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pinellas County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in business jobs with low priority
Largo CRA and crime concerns
A candidate for county office urged the board not to give the Largo CRA 'a penny,' alleging entrenched drug activity in the target area — though commissioners take such claims with appropriate skepticism and no board action resulted.
Dunedin downtown redevelopment funding
Dunedin got county approval to increase CRA debt and spending for downtown projects, mainly a needed parking garage, with the city's general fund covering about 57%.