Politics & Government
County Redistricting: Commissioners Want Your Opinion
Pinellas County Commissioners are inviting residents to give their opinions about proposed boundaries for county commission districts. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
Tonight is your chance to speak out about proposed changes to the boundaries for Pinellas County Commission districts.
Every 10 years, county governments are required to reevaluate commission district boundaries. Pinellas County Commissioners have maps showing possible changes to the boundaries and they want to know your opinion.
According to the U.S. Census, Pinellas County's population has decreased and shifted very little. As a result, county staff has recommended only minor changes to the current boundaries to be effective for the 2012 elections.
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Pinellas County has seven commissioners-
- Three "At-Large" commissioners are required to live in specific residence areas and are elected by all voters in the county.
- Four "Single-Member" commissioners are elected by voters in designated districts.
The hearing will be held in the Board of County Commissioners Assembly Room, 315 Court St., fifth floor, Clearwater.
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The district maps may be viewed online or by visiting the County Courthouse, Board Records Office on the fifth floor at 315 Court St. in Clearwater, or at the Pinellas County Planning Department, 600 Cleveland St., seventh floor, Clearwater.
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