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Public comments at Hillsborough County meeting covered Baker Act concerns, flooding and criticims of TECO
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners · September 3, 2025
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Summary
Citizens used the public‑comment period to raise a range of concerns: a speaker alleged improper Baker Act treatment by deputies, residents reported unexpected flooding in East Lake Park, and another speaker criticized TECO’s business practices and rate increases.
During the public‑comment period at the Sept. 3 Hillsborough County meeting, several residents raised issues ranging from allegations about Baker Act treatment to complaints about local flooding and utility company conduct.
Denise Herndon spoke about a personal experience she said involved a Baker Act hold and…
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