On
March 13, 2007, voters will be asked to vote
on the renewal for the Penny for Pinellas
(2010-2020) projected to collect an estimated
$1.9 billion.
These projects benefit the
community in several different areas. The
list of projects is currently in review by
the municipalities and the county and will
be finalized December 12, 2006.
Projects
by Classification
Transportation and Traffic
Flow
Public Safety and Disaster
Preparedness
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Environmental Restoration and Protection
Drainage and Stormwater Management
Housing, Jobs and Human Services
Government Services Facilities
Courts and Jails
The Penny for Pinellas
is paid by all who spend money in the county,
including tourists and other visitors who
contribute about a third.
Approximately 46% of the
proposed projects are transportation related,
in direct relation to citizen focus groups
on how to improve the community here in
Pinellas County.