Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pinellas County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with high priority
Roads, box culverts and flooding
Commissioners Peters and Scott pushed back on cutting the third infrastructure millage, citing failed roads and 60 uninspected box culverts that contributed to flooding during Hurricane Milton.
Third infrastructure millage transfer
Commissioners discussed diverting half — or all — of the third millage (~$3 million) that funds local roads, sidewalks, and bridges to fund a property tax cut. Road resurfacing has improved dramatically, but costs per lane mile have more than doubled.
Local Road and Bridge Millage Levels
Commissioner Scott asked whether the two level-of-service road millages are still needed now that failing lane miles are down from 1,200 to 200. Staff said bridges and culverts still need work, but winding one down may be on the table if the tax amendment passes.
East Lake Road Construction Grant Application
The county is applying for up to $71 million in federal surface transportation money for East Lake Road, though the match figure far exceeds realistic awards.