Pasco County commissioners are exploring ways to make their meetings more accessible for working residents who find the current schedule difficult. Commissioner Seth Weightman initiated a review of meeting times and locations after observing crowds at another local commission meeting where many attendees were forced to watch from outside due to lack of space. The county staff studied schedules in six surrounding counties and proposed several options including earlier start times, evening hearings, or adding a third monthly meeting focused on land-use matters. Commissioners debated the pros and cons of each option with some favoring evening meetings while others expressed concerns about safety and overtime costs for staff. No decision was made during the September 22 meeting, but commissioners agreed to review the options again in December with more specific proposals and cost estimates.
Key Points:
- Commissioners spent an hour on September 22 discussing changes to meeting times and locations for better resident access.
