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Commissioners ask county attorney to begin statutory process to expand county seat beyond Tampa

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Christine Miller moved and the board voted 6-0 to direct the county attorney to prepare a resolution under Florida Statute section 138.12 to expand the county seat designation beyond the City of Tampa to encompass the county's full geographic boundary, with statutory public notice and two hearings; legal counsel said the change is nominal and does not alter law-enforcement jurisdiction.

Hillsborough County commissioners voted Feb. 18 to ask the county attorney to prepare a resolution under Florida Statute section 138.12 to expand the county seat designation beyond the City of Tampa so the county seat would encompass the entire county boundary.

Commissioner Christine Miller, who sponsored the item,…

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