To give or not to give in to the interests of building contractors? That is the question. ...more

November 8, 2009

The school board does not want the county to place a moratorium on school impact fees. ...more

October 4, 2009

Members of the Hillsborough County Commission appear to be, for the most part, well-intended individuals. But when a majority believes that making political donations constitutes moral courage or that smart growth comes from letting developers have their way, it's clear the commission needs some fresh perspective. ...more

October 12, 2008

For years, the Pasco County school district has struggled to keep pace with the county's rapid residential growth, as well as to convince county government that it is a taxing entity responsible for building new schools to accommodate that growing population - and not a developer. ...more

January 20, 2008

Hillsborough County's proposal to use money earmarked for school construction to build new roads is a bad idea and probably illegal, Hillsborough Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia wrote in a letter Tuesday to county commissioners. ...more

January 16, 2008

A county proposal to take some of the money paid by developers for school construction and use it to build roads caught Hillsborough County school officials by surprise Friday. ...more

January 12, 2008