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Commissioners weigh MPO consolidation, board size and regional coordination
Summary
Discussion on potential consolidation of metropolitan planning organizations, Fort‑PSTA governance and board size produced mixed views; board asked staff to draft language to seek efficiency and effectiveness studies and to consider an OPPAGA‑style study of EMS consolidation.
Pinellas County commissioners discussed regional governance, including possible consolidation of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), board sizes for transit authorities and a proposed study on consolidating fire/EMS independent districts during an Oct. 16 work session.
County staff and commissioners framed the discussion as exploratory: some commissioners argued a larger regional MPO could attract more federal and state transportation funding, while others warned that consolidation could dilute local city voices and shift funds to growth areas outside Pinellas.
Key points discussed: county staff recounted changes proposed in recent state…
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