The Brief
- Pinellas County is discussing proposals that would allow residents to elect a county mayor.
- A Pinellas County mayor would replace the county administrator position as the top county official.
- Some believe it would give residents a stronger voice in their representation, while others think it would strip the county of its authority.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pinellas County voters could get the chance to decide on what form of government they want.
Commissioners are discussing moving to a county mayor instead of a county administrator, ultimately letting the voters decide on the county’s leadership.
Commissioner Chris Latvala introduced the idea on the premise that it allows voters to elect the top county official.
The backstory:…