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A passionate progressive with an eye on environmental issues, Hillsborough County Commissioner
Pat
Kemp has led the charge on expanding public transit and curbing urban sprawl since she was first elected to her countywide seat in 2016.
In her new role as Commission chair, that’s only going to continue.
“Pat Kemp is a relentless and outspoken advocate for Hillsborough County,” said
Christina
Barker, chief of staff for the Vinik Family Office. “She consistently sets the tone and scope of local and regional conversations. As the new chair of the Hillsborough County Commission, she has a capable coalition for progressive land use and transportation policy efforts two of her most valued priorities.”
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Originally published on February 9, 2021 3:21 pm
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says local governments need to know their risk for sea-level rise. Some agencies are already making their own projections. The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact estimates by 2040; seas will rise in some South Florida communities by more than three feet. We ve been challenged with issues of sea-level rise for more than a decade. It s just been a very hot topic the last 15 or so years, says Jennifer Jurado. She s Broward County s Chief Resiliency Officer and represented the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact during a meeting today with lawmakers.
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Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano is chair of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. (Pasco County, Florida)
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council elected new board officers for 2021 at its meeting on February 8. The leadership reflects the Council s wide geographic reach, with leaders hailing from Manatee, Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano is the new chair of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council board. St. Petersburg City Council member Brandi Gabbard is vice-chair and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is secretary-treasurer. Bradenton City Council member Patrick Roff is immediate past-chair.
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First elected in 2004 to the Pasco County Commission, Jack Mariano is currently serving his fourth term. He is a past chair of the Pasco County board of commissioners as well as of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.
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The EDA Regional office of Atlanta awarded an Opportunity Zone grant to Walterboro on Apr. 2, 2020 with a total project amount of $19,590,000 from the US Economic Development Administration.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration offered the following description of this project: This EDA investment funds renovations of the city s wastewater treatment plant by supporting the expansion of infrastructure for an employer in Walterboro County, South Carolina, a designated Opportunity Zone. The expansion will provide long-term benefits to the local economy in the event of future disasters, providing the region with opportunities to diversify the economy through the attraction of foreign direct investments, and expanding the business of local industries. In addition, the project will create economic resiliency by strengthening the regional economy, supporting private investments, and creating jobs throughout the region.