Citizens may share input on future project priorities online through April 16
- Referendum vote scheduled for Nov. 7, 2017, on 10-year renewal of Penny for Pinellas
- Citizens invited to provide input via online survey: www.pinellascounty.org/openpinellas
- Survey will be open through April 16
To offer citizens more ways to voice their priorities for the Penny for Pinellas 1-percent sales tax, Pinellas County government has launched an online survey to gather input about future project areas funded by the Penny.
The survey can be completed in five or less minutes by computer or mobile device via the county’s Open Pinellas citizen feedback tool at: www.pinellascounty.org/openpinellas.
The survey will be open through end of the day, Sunday, April 16, 2017.
The results of the survey will be considered as the Commission sets priorities for investing future Penny funds, which will be based on broad input, guided by the county’s strategic plan, partner feedback and additional public input. Each city will sets its own priorities; this online survey is focused on Pinellas County government’s future Penny investments. The Penny is shared between the county and 24 cities.
Citizens also have the opportunity to share their input at three open house meetings this month, starting today, Wednesday, March 15, from 6-8 p.m., at the Centre, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor.
More details about these meetings is available at www.pinellascounty.org/penny.
Penny for Pinellas Background
Since it was initially approved by voters, the Penny has helped build a better Pinellas by supporting projects aimed at areas that matter most to citizens, including: improved roads,bridges and trails, water quality and flood prevention, ensuring a safe, secure community, and preserving parks and our environment.
To learn more about the Penny, including an interactive map of past projects, visitwww.pinellascounty.org/penny.
Penny Facts
- 1-percent sales tax paid by everyone who spends money in the county
- One-third is paid for by tourists and seasonal visitors
- The Penny is collected in Pinellas and builds a better Pinellas
- Shared between the county and 24 cities
- Funds long-term capital investments: roads, bridges, trails, water quality and flood prevention projects, parks, public safety facilities and environmental land
- Not collected on groceries and medications; only collected on the first $5,000 of a single purchase
- Not a new tax; the Penny has been in effect since 1990
Information courtesy of Pinellas County Government.