The second “Public Input Open House” on Penny for Pinellas renewal was held by Pinellas County government last night in Gulfport. County voters will be voting on whether to renew this 1% sales tax on November 7th. Penny for Pinellas (PFP) was first levied on January 1st, 1990. In its invitation to the meeting, the county asked…
Month: March 2017
Election fallout? Treasure Island city manager offers to resign
Through a public records request, the Guardian has learned that Treasure Island city manager Reid Silverboard offered to resign yesterday if the commission will approve a severance package for him. On Tuesday March 14th, Silverboard wrote a “letter of separation “ to the mayor and the city commission, this before two incumbent city commissioners lost their bids…
Cross Bay Ferry ridership up 57% in February, total was over 6,000 for month
As reported by TBNWeekly.com, which are the Beacon, Leader and Bee free local weekly newspapers, ridership for the Cross Bay Ferry (CBF) in February was over 6,000 people. The Guardian has previously reported on CBF ridership, as well as on the policy considerations involving CBF. According to project adviser and attorney Ed Turanchik, revenues are covering…
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