Forward Pinellas Work Session & Board Meeting 9-9-26

Pinellas Forward (Ford Pinellas) Board · September 9, 2026

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Opening & introductions

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Chair Gina Driscoll called the Ford Pinellas board work session to order and led introductions of attending elected officials and staff, including Vice Chair Brian Scott and Executive Director Whit Blanton. Driscoll noted the meeting was being streamed live and reviewed housekeeping items.

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Ford Pinellas hosted a Sept. 9, 2026 work session to review draft deliverables for a proposed merger of the Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough MPOs; commissioners raised concerns about reapportionment, start-up costs and staff benefits, the board heard extensive public comment urging a countywide ban on data centers, and the board approved corridor, TIP and planning items.

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