Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pinellas County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in business jobs
Construction Licensing Board Changes
Proposed changes to the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board could affect how contractors are licensed and regulated in the county.
Small business and nonprofit recovery programs
$138.2 million in small business, nonprofit, planning and infrastructure programs should launch by year-end. Commissioner Peters warned the delay has already killed beach-community businesses.
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.
Allegiant operating agreement and airport finances
A new five-year deal boosts airport airline revenue 61% to about $22.8 million and locks in service from the airport that carried 2.8 million passengers last year.
Downtown Clearwater redevelopment RFQ
A $25 million bond for the new campus is pitted against a potential $184 million budget cut if the property tax referendum passes. Commissioners ultimately decided to keep moving forward with developer proposals.