But that temptation would be countered by the three of seven county commissioners who still would be elected countywide. The four district commissioners would have to work with them. Hopefully, they won't be as misleading as a mailing sent with absentee ballots. Two additional county commissioners will increase the cost of government and your taxes. There is nothing in this referendum that triggers a tax increase.
More government is less representation.
Today all five county commissioners are responsible to every citizen. With seven proposed commissioners only three will be elected by all of our citizens. More government is more dealmaking. With seven commissioners, county resources will be allocated by political boundaries regardless of need and would jeopardize the Penny for Pinellas. Plans for spending the money have been laid out, and the cities' share has been decided.