Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pinellas County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in business jobs with medium priority
Construction Licensing Board Changes
Proposed changes to the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board could affect how contractors are licensed and regulated in the county.
Employment Sites Program sewer infrastructure funding
The county's penny-funded jobs program would put $750,000 into Pinellas Park's lift station and $2.2 million into St. Petersburg's San Martin Bridge sewer relocation — expanding sewer capacity in the Gateway corridor where thousands of jobs are projected by 2050.
Competitive arts tourism grant program
The county is spending $500,000 in tourist development tax dollars on a fall "Month of the Arts" to draw visitors during slow seasons. Commissioner Scherer questioned paying an organization $500,000 upfront instead of reimbursing after the fact.