Commissioners weigh MPO consolidation, board size and regional coordination

Oct 16, 2025

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.

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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.

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