Author: Michael Bishop
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Support the Site
I have written from the start that this project was never intended to be monetized. No ads, no subscriber only content. But I have been shy about asking for support. This will always be a labor of love born from my sincere care for the city and as a way to help my neighbors. But…
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This Week 7-18-24
Welcome back. A comprehensive look at the items Council will be voting on this week including $57 million West Riverwalk project.
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CIT – Community Investment Tax
Currently the sales tax rate in Tampa and Hillsborough County is 7.5%. .The state has a 6% sales tax. The County adds an additional 1.5%. A half cent is standing, a half cent for the Community Investment Tax (CIT) and there’s another half cent that is set to expire in 2028 that was approved in…
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Budget
One of my sincerest beliefs in doing all of this is that if we can demystify the budget process we can spend more substantive time on the issues. This is meant as a reference post about the budget in general. Specific items or issues will be documented separately and linked to as appropriate. If you…
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Soft Redesign
Finally got around to updating the site design and put something together that gives me flexibility to do more writing and tool building.
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June Wrap Up
Council goes on break until July 18th after a workshop Thursday. Recapping the items that were on the regular agenda this month.
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This Week 6-20-24
Highlighting a few items on the agenda this week and passing on commenting on the $56 million dollar Mobility project.