Hillsborough County to hold second budget hearing | Events

Hillsborough County, FL -- Hillsborough County is holding a series of public hearings to receive input on its upcoming two-year budget cycle. 

This second hearing will be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in the Special Events Center West, located at 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa on July 21.

Public comment is welcome and encouraged. Speaker sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. The hearing starts at 6 p.m.

Public hearing attendees should use the entrance on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to the Fairgrounds.  Parking will be free for attendees.

Additionally, residents will be able to view all budget workshops live on Bright House channel 622, Verizon and Comcast channel 22, or on the County's website at through live streaming video.

Those who cannot attend the public hearings have a variety of opportunities to give their ideas and opinions on budget actions by sending e-mails to hcbudget@hillsboroughcounty.org, or by voice or text to (813)704-0181.

More information and instructions for all comment options, a link to the dates of the budget hearings and workshops, and a link to the proposed budget document in its entirety are available on the County's Web site at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/budgetmatters/.