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Delegation advances Seaport Manatee independence bill after split at port commission
Summary
The Manatee County legislative delegation voted 4-0 to advance a local bill to convert Seaport Manatee into an independent port district despite a Port Authority 3to3 split and significant public comment urging more local review.
The Manatee County legislative delegation voted 4-0 on Friday to advance a local bill to create an independent governing district for Seaport Manatee, a move supporters said would let the port pursue specialized maritime growth while critics said the Port Authority itself had not reached a majority in favor and that more local review was needed.
Port Chair Ron (identified in testimony as the Port Authority chair) told the delegation the commission'level vote on independence was a 3to3 tie and therefore did not constitute approval. Nonetheless, he and several past port chairs urged…
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