The county commission is scheduled to hold a hearing on Aug 5 on the reduction of current impact fees by 25 percent for a minimum of 18 months, in order to share in the $20 million state affordable housing fund for first-time home buyers. While this measure is being praised by institutions with ties to the housing industry and it appears by Commissioner Russell's comments on July 15 in the Hernando Today that he agrees, there are numerous things they are not talking about. ...more

July 23, 2008

Today's article on the intransigence of County Commissioner Diane Rowden on the reduction of impact fees on the Hernando County home building industry shows again that she is out of touch with reality. ...more

July 18, 2008

County commissioners postponed taking action Tuesday on a proposed impact fee reduction until Aug. 5, allowing experts on both sides of the issue time to present testimony. ...more

July 16, 2008

But that doesn't stop emotions from flying. ...more

July 15, 2008

Supporters take issue with her assertions. ...more

July 15, 2008

County Commissioner Diane Rowden isn't content to simply vote no on a proposal to cut impact fees by 25 percent. ...more

July 15, 2008

HAMPTON: IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BUILDERS ...more

July 12, 2008

Anderson Snow Chosen As New Location ...more

July 4, 2008

The city has collected $17.3 million in transportation impact fees in New Tampa during the past decade but managed to complete only one road project. ...more

July 2, 2008

Hernando county commissioners are considering the reduction of impact fees in order to take advantage of an opportunity to share in the $20 million state affordable housing fund for first-time buyers. In addition, the commission rationalizes that this could stimulate the economy. This misconception will have nothing but a negative impact on the citizens of Hernando County. ...more

July 2, 2008