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Public commenters raise tribal representation and environmental concerns during public comment
5809720 · September 19, 2025
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Summary
Two members of the public used the three‑minute comment period to call for stronger representation of indigenous interests and criticize environmental policy and agency landscaping practices.
During the public comment period two speakers addressed the board. David Ballard Geddes Jr., who identified himself as a resident of Palm Harbor, said the Tocobaga people historically occupied the Upper Tampa Bay area and asked why…
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