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## Recent meetings (43)

- [2026-11-04 — Commission okays event venue over neighbor noise worries, green-lights Triple E industrial rezone](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/7f6c9ffd-b7d1-4922-98ca-a51a25a0e948): Planning Commission
- [2026-11-03 — County greenlights ~$45M for Sheriff's warehouse and Medical Examiner projects — and says goodbye to Chair Santiago](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/37bdb230-c392-4047-ae51-6969b3391842): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-10-22 — Four Polk County variance cases heard — decisions coming in writing within 14 days](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/888179e4-a546-4eab-bccf-fe82978601a4): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-10-20 — Landfill-area land use change advances 4-1 despite Bradley Junction residents' fears](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/0263062e-afab-463c-98eb-c564d44f2e23): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-10-07 — Wedding venue wins approval on Lucerne Park Road, but Mulberry rock-crushing plan denied 7-0](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/1703203e-c810-43a8-933e-3ff66588cb7c): Planning Commission
- [2026-10-06 — Polk Commissioners fire CareerSource CEO 3-2, oust entire board — and pick Ryan Taylor as next county manager](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/e825dd78-3d68-4a79-a3f5-d39f10c9c1c5): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-24 — Hearing officer takes up Duke Energy substation expansion and six neighborhood variance cases — rulings due in 7-10 days](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/cde3c395-6b4d-48eb-a29b-35528b468c7d): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-09-21 — Polk County signs off on $3.9 billion budget, 6.6348 millage rate — after three speakers protest Sheriff's Flock cameras](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/25107c10-731d-4624-bf2e-00cec0ac9405): Board of County Commissioners (Final Budget)
- [2026-09-15 — Commissioners vote 3-2 to move toward firing CareerSource Polk's executive director after years of poor performance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/f4b62dcd-a167-4699-98c1-b03ba1576c9d): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-14 — Polk County signs off on $3.9B tentative budget and holds tax rates steady — final vote comes Sept. 21](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/eb7daec7-1514-4dd8-9df1-8ffbf6735066): Board of County Commissioners (Budget)
- [2026-09-02 — County OKs big Innovation Park waste-expansion, backs Mims Crossing industrial plan after neighbors object](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/68795681-de34-4751-9f72-26f8a4856fcc): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-01 — Commissioners temporarily remove CareerSource Polk director over state allegations of deception](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/5ebc062f-fba9-43ad-83cb-be2607c902ee): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-08-27 — Polk County hearing officer takes up excavator parking at Barnhorst Road home and oversized garage on Marty Lane](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/e1758b41-6795-4df5-8d1c-2925cda1e6bc): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-08-27 — TPO board approves $3.5 billion I-4 overhaul timeline and TIP updates, as resident warns of family land loss](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/3fb5b364-dc54-44c0-8d9a-64ec626d68f0): Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
- [2026-08-18 — Kathleen government center gets green light over neighbor's flooding complaints — and a property cleanup ordinance gets a two-week timeout](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/e0172370-3a11-4c40-8585-f984210d983d): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-08-05 — Planning Commission approves Berkley Crossings 170-home development near Auburndale after reworking setbacks and buffers](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/41bb3587-a6ad-42f8-9fa9-57101e354229): Planning Commission
- [2026-08-04 — County denies kennel permit for Crossed Paws dog rescue in Auburndale, 4-1](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/57803659-165a-4978-88e3-7682f2a5e091): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-23 — Polk TPO committee greenlights key road funding amendments — SunRail, Vision Zero plans on track](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/fe1806ef-2812-446b-88ca-cddce891d778): TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- [2026-07-21 — Polk commissioners OK higher utility fees over one dissent — and get an earful on animal welfare](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/34c0e323-a89c-40ed-a5d1-a545ca3745af): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-14 — Five setback variances heard at Polk County land use hearing — Green Swamp neighbors push back on huge pole barn](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/8f1fb3cb-1a39-4187-a974-c5c030c6029d): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-07-08 — Commission balks at 170-unit 'crammed' Berkley Crossings plan — tabled to August after 2-5 vote](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/fbebaab6-0641-413f-8c6e-68735035bdfb): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-07 — Speed humps approved for Wahneta street as neighbors push for fixes on Avenue A instead](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/e001d459-6e1c-4bd4-835c-5060ac24013f): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-06-25 — Four Polk County property owners seek variance rulings — decisions due within 14 days](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/a49684e9-84a2-46c3-9f99-e0890bc8ce88): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-06-16 — County OKs $33.5M road contract, adopts land-use changes — but hits pause on utility rate hikes](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/ac4083aa-4b81-4ff1-8b92-107dc0934bfa): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-06-03 — County planners reject 150-home Kathleen development over flooding fears, but greenlight rescue kennel against staff advice](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/f22b11f7-74f6-4893-83f5-c0f4b237816b): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-02 — County denies Highlands Street mobile home park and Old Dixie subdivision appeals, citing flooding and compatibility](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/8782c30b-5e04-4e67-a8e3-4f3a21787493): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-28 — Polk County hearing officer hears six variance requests — decisions coming in writing within 14 days](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/e8e06b56-18fa-44c6-bfe2-a90a638110a9): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-05-19 — County buys 225 acres on Lake Rosalie for $3M — and animal advocates pack the room demanding shelter reforms](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/b8b5c874-df9d-4ce3-90c9-dfdb6218f282): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-06 — County OKs 400-home Pulte subdivision near Crews Lake, but denies Medulla Road residential change](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/e10ac5c1-83c1-4bd9-b162-68dc278e6d5a): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-05 — Polk County lands $70 million disaster recovery grant for stormwater and water quality projects](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/cdc46bc3-1127-4c9c-8406-df48c22b9fbd): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-23 — Truck parking, sheds and carports: Polk hearing officer takes up nine cases — decisions come in writing later](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/9c894a6c-f106-45de-8824-c61615b53daf): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-04-21 — County greenlights $10-a-load dump site pilot to fight illegal dumping in Northeast Polk](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/730be66f-aee9-46f6-bb30-cfdddb896ac2): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-07 — County commits $1.1M to fix Hurricane Milton damage at Circle B Bar Reserve, plus new basketball court for Wabash Park](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/5bf85bfd-f835-41f8-bc4d-4c5a6a3012f4): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-01 — Polk planners deny Highlands Street mobile home park and Thomas Landing fish camp expansion over flooding and access concerns](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/3f17cf43-f466-4d92-bb2e-1a22496b54cf): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-26 — Two Polk County land-use cases pushed to later dates; three hearings held on variances and a commercial parking exception](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/ffcb199e-4904-4bad-98c1-9b3c05d5b074): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-03-04 — County planners back an easement for a Bartow family's ALS respite home and tee up new Wahneta Main Street rules](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/02cc5f3c-b2a5-44e9-bd56-882e7f94f3eb): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-03 — Solid Waste gets a new director, county buys Lake Wales conservation land, and Ag Center critics pack the room](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/3be846af-c5cd-420d-aed6-bba35b88a6bb): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-02-26 — Five Polk County land-use cases heard — home variances and a dump truck parking permit await decisions](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/01d3c8db-e30e-4300-8a48-fc38e8f02707): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-02-17 — County OKs $593K sewer lift station upgrade, $1.3M conservation deal, and four land-use changes — all unanimous](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/c5b49f58-3550-489b-959a-6353b9157170): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-02-04 — County OKs 8-lakefront lots off Gabriel Road despite neighbors' pleas to keep the country quiet](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/369f0ce2-68a7-4e1c-8d09-04c33171fd9e): Planning Commission
- [2026-02-03 — Polk County buys 27 acres for a new North Lakeland government center — plus speed humps for Hancock Road](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/2e090481-6730-4247-8fe2-8f7bd9d14d96): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-01-22 — Polk County hearing officer weighs contested ADU variances as Haymarket Drive and Jimmy Lee Road neighbors push back](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/156892e1-3ee2-4007-b113-c9e1ade4ebd9): Polk County Land Use Hearing Officer
- [2026-01-07 — Sand mine expansion, 949-home tweak and Dollar General-style retail all clear Polk planning board](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/meetings/e9208fc1-3b85-48ee-980e-4fd8468a7788): Planning Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [Animal Control conditions, veterinary care and spay-neuter support](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/animal-welfare-and-shelter-capacity): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Innovation Environmental Park expansion](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/innovation-environmental-park-expansion): environment · priority: high
- [CareerSource Polk governance crisis](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/careersource-polk-governance-crisis): business-jobs · priority: critical
- [Property Maintenance Ordinance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/property-maintenance-ordinance): public-safety · priority: high
- [Residential setback and height variances](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/residential-setback-and-height-variances): zoning · priority: high
- [Main Street Corridor land-use category](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/main-street-corridor-land-use-category): zoning · priority: high
- [Sheriff's Flock automated license plate readers](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/sheriffs-flock-automated-license-plate-readers): public-safety · priority: high
- [Vision Zero countywide safety plan](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/vision-zero-countywide-safety-plan): public-safety · priority: high
- [Comprehensive plan update](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/comprehensive-plan-update): environment · priority: high
- [Social media public comments (R.33)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/social-media-policy): general · priority: medium
- [Christina PUD Modification](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/christina-pud-modification): development · priority: medium
- [Commissioner salaries](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/fy-2627-county-budget-and-millage-rates): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Deeson Road development appeal](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/deeson-road-development-appeal): development · priority: critical
- [FY27–FY31 Community Investment Program](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/annual-capital-improvements-update): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [$250 million utility revenue bonds](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/utility-rate-and-fee-increases): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Therapeutic recreation for special-needs residents](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/therapeutic-recreation-for-special-needs-residents): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Lake Rosalie conservation acquisition and water quality](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/stormwater-water-quality-projects): environment · priority: high
- [Animal Control and animal welfare funding](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/animal-welfare-and-shelter-crisis): public-safety · priority: high
- [US Baking Operations tax exemption](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/us-baking-operations-tax-exemption): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Berkley Crossings housing development near Auburndale](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/berkley-crossings-housing-development-near-auburndale): development · priority: high
- [Crossed Paws kennel conditional use in Auburndale](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/crossed-paws-kennel-conditional-use-in-auburndale): zoning · priority: high
- [Kathleen Road widening](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/kathleen-road-widening): roads · priority: high
- [Hancock Road speed humps](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/hancock-road-speed-humps): roads · priority: medium
- [Property Owner Notification by Mail](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/property-owner-notification-by-mail): zoning · priority: medium
- [Land Development Code updates: towers, car washes, drive-thrus](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/land-development-code-updates-towers-car-washes-drive-thrus): zoning · priority: medium
- [Highlands Street mobile home park and area flooding](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/highlands-street-mobile-home-park-and-area-flooding): development · priority: high
- [Thomas Fish Camp expansion](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/thomas-fish-camp-expansion): development · priority: medium
- [Medulla Road land use near Lakeland Linder Airport](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/medulla-road-land-use-near-lakeland-linder-airport): zoning · priority: high
- [Firefighter work-week transition](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/firefighter-work-week-transition): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Home rule and compatibility standards](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/home-rule-and-compatibility-standards): zoning · priority: medium
- [Road and drainage funding shifts](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/road-and-drainage-funding-shifts): roads · priority: medium
- [Redevelopment Districts Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/redevelopment-districts-text): zoning · priority: medium
- [Swindell Road housing development flooding and traffic](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/swindell-road-housing-development-flooding-and-traffic): development · priority: high
- [Northeast Landfill convenience center closure](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/northeast-landfill-convenience-center-closure): environment · priority: high
- [State Road 60 Coast to Coast Scenic Highway designation](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/state-road-60-coast-to-coast-scenic-highway-designation): roads · priority: high
- [election results](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/election-results): governance · priority: medium
- [Agricultural Enclaves LDC Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/agricultural-enclaves-ldc-text): zoning · priority: medium
- [Firefighter union contract 2026-2029](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/firefighter-union-contract-2026-2029): public-safety · priority: high
- [Medical Examiner's Office expansion](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/medical-examiners-office-expansion): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Southwest Polk phosphate district future](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/southwest-polk-phosphate-district-future): business-jobs · priority: high
- [S. Florida Avenue Institutional Designation](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/s-florida-avenue-institutional-designation): zoning · priority: medium
- [Opioid settlement opt-in](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/opioid-settlement-opt-in): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Joint Sheriff's Office/County warehouse and administration building](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/joint-sheriffs-officecounty-warehouse-and-administration-building): public-safety · priority: high
- [Old Dixie Highway 31-lot subdivision compatibility](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/old-dixie-highway-31-lot-subdivision-compatibility): development · priority: high
- [Conservation Future Land Use Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/conservation-future-land-use-text): environment · priority: medium
- [FY 2026-27 tentative budget and millage rates](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/fy-2026-27-tentative-budget-and-millage-rates): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Pipe Extrusion Plant comprehensive plan amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/pipe-extrusion-plant-comprehensive-plan): zoning · priority: medium
- [Deeson Road traffic and pedestrian safety](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/deeson-road-traffic-and-pedestrian-safety): roads · priority: high
- [Davenport 27 Business Park land-use change](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/davenport-27-business-park-land-use-change): zoning · priority: medium
- [Glisson Drive small-scale land-use change](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/issues/glisson-drive-small-scale-land-use-change): zoning · priority: low


## Development applications (50)

- [Agricultural Enclaves LDC Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/agricultural-enclaves-ldc-text): other · under-review
- [S. Florida Ave INST](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/s-florida-ave-inst): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Conservation FLU Text CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/conservation-flu-text-cpa): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Christina PUD Mod](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/christina-pud-mod): pud · pending
- [Triple E Management CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/triple-e-management-cpa): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Christina PUD Modification](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/christina-pud-modification): pud · under-review
- [Martha Ruth Event Venue](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/martha-ruth-event-venue): conditional-use · approved
- [Redevelopment Districts Text CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/redevelopment-districts-text-cpa): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Pipe Extrusion Plant CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/pipe-extrusion-plant-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [State Compatibility Rules Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/state-compatibility-rules-text): other · under-review
- [Mobile Homes Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/mobile-homes-text): other · under-review
- [Wahneta Neighborhood Plan Gas Station Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/wahneta-neighborhood-plan-gas-station-text): other · under-review
- [Socrum Loop W LCC CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/socrum-loop-w-lcc-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Davenport Business Park CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/davenport-business-park-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Offices LDC Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/offices-ldc-text): other · under-review
- [Glisson Drive RS CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/glisson-drive-rs-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [LDLVAR-2026-50 Marker Road Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/marker-road-variance): variance · under-review
- [LDLVAR-2026-55 Navarro ADU](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/navarro-adu): variance · under-review
- [LDLVAR-2026-52 Llama Drive Florida Room](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/llama-drive-florida-room): variance · under-review
- [LDLVAR-2026-54 Redmond Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/redmond-variance): variance · under-review
- [Knights Station CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/knights-station-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [State Compatibility Rules (HB 399)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/state-compatibility-rules): other · pending
- [Wahneta Gas Station, Mobile Home, Compatibility, and Contractor Office text amendments (LDCT-2026-16/-19/-20/-22)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/wahneta-gas-station-mobile-home-compatibility-and-contractor-office-text): other · pending
- [Innovation Environmental Park Expansion](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/innovation-environmental-park-expansion): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Poinciana APV LR CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/poinciana-apv-lr-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Mobile Home LDC Text Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/mobile-home-ldc-text): other · under-review
- [LDC Chapter 9 Changes](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/ldc-chapter-9-changes): other · approved
- [Lucerne Park Event Facility](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/lucerne-park-event-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Mulberry Construction Aggregate Processing](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/mulberry-construction-aggregate-processing): conditional-use · denied
- [Deeson Road RRD Final Order](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/deeson-road-rrd-final-order): other · approved
- [2nd Street Duplex](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/2nd-street-duplex): conditional-use · approved
- [Mims Crossing CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/mims-crossing-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Eloise Main Street Corridor CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/eloise-main-street-corridor-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [US 98 and Peace River ARR (LDCPAL-2025-2)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/us-98-and-peace-river-arr): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Poinciana Subdivision Neighborhood 3 West Village 8 Partial Plat Vacation](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/poinciana-subdivision-neighborhood-3-west-village-8-partial-plat-vacation): other · approved
- [Organic Matters CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/organic-matters-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [LDCT-2026-17 LDC Ch. 9 Changes](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/ldct-2026-17-ldc-ch-9-changes): other · pending
- [Lake Marion Creek LR CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/lake-marion-creek-lr-cpa): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Parrish and Keller ARR (LDCPAL-2025-3)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/parrish-and-keller-arr): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Williamson Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/williamson-variance): variance · under-review
- [Micanopy Drive Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/micanopy-drive-variance): variance · under-review
- [Roca Special Exception](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/roca-special-exception): conditional-use · under-review
- [Oakhurst Blvd Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/oakhurst-blvd-variance): variance · under-review
- [Limedale Special Exception](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/limedale-special-exception): conditional-use · tabled
- [FDR Power Substation Expansion](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/fdr-power-substation-expansion): variance · under-review
- [Meadow Oak Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/meadow-oak-variance): variance · under-review
- [Airport Impact Districts text amendment (LDCT-2026-10)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/airport-impact-districts-text): other · approved
- [Eloise MSC CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/eloise-msc-cpa): general-plan-amendment · tabled
- [CIE Update 2026](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/cie-update-2026): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Pavers Road CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/development/pavers-road-cpa): general-plan-amendment · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Innovation Environmental Park Expansion (I.1)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/innovation-environmental-park-expansion-i1): environment
- [CareerSource CEO removal](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/careersource-ceo-removal): business-jobs
- [Old Dixie Highway SPD](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/old-dixie-highway-spd): development
- [Swindell Road PD](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/swindell-road-pd): development
- [Animal welfare](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-welfare): public-safety
- [Crossed Paws CU](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/crossed-paws-cu): zoning
- [Mims Crossing industrial proposal](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/mims-crossing-industrial-proposal): development
- [Martha Ruth event venue](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/martha-ruth-event-venue): development
- [Sheriff's Flock license plate readers](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/sheriffs-flock-license-plate-readers): public-safety
- [Limedale accessory variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/limedale-accessory-variance): environment
- [Crews Lake Subdivision](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/crews-lake-subdivision): development
- [Jimmy Lee Road ADU Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/jimmy-lee-road-adu-variance): development
- [CareerSource board removal](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/careersource-board-removal): business-jobs
- [Animal shelter](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-shelter): public-safety
- [Christina PUD modification](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/christina-pud-modification): development
- [Cordero ADU Variance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/cordero-adu-variance): zoning
- [Highlands Street mobile home park flooding](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/highlands-street-mobile-home-park-flooding): development
- [Lakeland data center](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/lakeland-data-center): environment
- [FDR Power Substation Expansion](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/fdr-power-substation-expansion): water-utilities
- [Flock camera funding](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/flock-camera-funding): public-safety
- [Thomas Landing Fish Camp Expansion](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/thomas-landing-fish-camp-expansion): development
- [Spay/neuter programs](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/spayneuter-programs): public-safety
- [Highlands Street MHP flooding](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/highlands-street-mhp-flooding): development
- [Public records access](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/public-records-access): public-safety
- [Leisure Shores right-of-way vacation](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/leisure-shores-right-of-way-vacation): development
- [Lucerne Park Event Facility](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/lucerne-park-event-facility): development
- [Animal control shelter outcomes](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-control-shelter-outcomes): public-safety
- [Term limits and park maintenance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/term-limits-and-park-maintenance): parks-rec
- [Park maintenance (Walker Road and Duff Parks)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/park-maintenance-walker-road-and-duff-parks): parks-rec
- [Sheriff's warehouse funding and animal control](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/sheriffs-warehouse-funding-and-animal-control): public-safety
- [Gabriel Road Easement](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/gabriel-road-easement): development
- [Social media comments (R.33)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/social-media-comments-r33): public-safety
- [Deeson Road RRD continuance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/deeson-road-rrd-continuance): development
- [Animal welfare / TNVR](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-welfare-tnvr): public-safety
- [Kathleen Government Center](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/kathleen-government-center): development
- [Crossed Paws neighbor opposition](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/crossed-paws-neighbor-opposition): zoning
- [Animal control facility](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-control-facility): public-safety
- [Code enforcement in Highland Park](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/code-enforcement-in-highland-park): public-safety
- [Animal welfare and shelter reform](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-welfare-and-shelter-reform): public-safety
- [Medulla Road RL CPA](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/medulla-road-rl-cpa): zoning
- [Development follow-up and wildlife protection](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/development-follow-up-and-wildlife-protection): development
- [Thompson Nursery Road turn lane (R.21)](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/thompson-nursery-road-turn-lane-r21): roads
- [ATV/dirt-bike nuisance on Slippy Road](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/atvdirt-bike-nuisance-on-slippy-road): public-safety
- [Animal cruelty enforcement](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-cruelty-enforcement): public-safety
- [Animal impoundment / eviction](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/animal-impoundment-eviction): public-safety
- [Growth and wildlife](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/growth-and-wildlife): environment
- [CareerSource / park maintenance](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/careersource-park-maintenance): parks-rec
- [E-bike safety](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/e-bike-safety): roads
- [CareerSource board / animal welfare](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/careersource-board-animal-welfare): public-safety
- [Johnson Road right-of-way vacation](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/community/johnson-road-right-of-way-vacation): environment


## Officials (13)

- [Becky Troutman](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/becky-troutman): District 1 Commissioner
- [Rick Wilson](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/rick-wilson): District 2 Commissioner
- [Bill Braswell](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/bill-braswell): District 3 Commissioner
- [Martha Santiago](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/martha-santiago): District 4 Commissioner (Chair 2026)
- [Michael Scott](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/michael-scott): District 5 Commissioner
- [Brooke Agnini](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/brooke-agnini): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Linda Schultz](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/linda-schultz): Alternate Member — Planning Commission
- [Kevin Updike](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/kevin-updike): Alternate Member — Planning Commission
- [Cyndi Jantomaso](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/cyndi-jantomaso): Planning Commissioner (Secretary) — Planning Commission
- [Angelic Sims](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/angelic-sims): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Merle H. Bishop](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/merle-h-bishop): Planning Commissioner (Chair) — Planning Commission
- [Bill Beasley](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/bill-beasley): County Manager — Administration
- [Ben Dunn](https://floridarecord.org/polkcounty/officials/ben-dunn): Director, Office of Planning and Development — Administration