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pattern that is compatible with the In recent news articles White was existing low-density residential develquoted on his dismay over some of opment pattern in the area. the recent changes by HART’s bus The two votes to shut down the system redesign, including his quote project came from Commissioners in the Tampa Bay Times saying: "I'm Stacy White whose District 4 includes not going to sugar coat it: they got the Brandon/Valrico area, as well as hosed. It's terrible for residents in Pat Kemp, who holds a countywide unincorporated Hillsborough.” seat. Despite pleas, HART approved a “This area is congested enough bus system cutting 20 percent of without adding any additional largeroutes. White was the lone "no" vote scale development,” White said. Area residents reportedly expressed their frustration over the BOCC’s decision referring to the number of Photo submitted by Haawthorn Retirement Group A site map is shows the location of a proposed retirement residence by County Hawthorn Retirement Group just west of the Lithia Pinecrest Rd. and professionValrico Rd. intersection. als who spoke out against the project and its in a 12-1 decision. incompatibility with the County’s comNeighbors are reportedly planning prehensive plan. to appeal the ruling. If the BOCC’s In his most recent newsletter decision stays, the project— White emphasized that as discusHawthorn’s 47th in the US—is slated sions on the Board of County to begin in November 2018 with a Commissioners and the Hillsborough completion time of 12 to 18 months. Area Regional Transit Board occur, For more information, please call transportation continues to be a key 272-5600 or visit www.hillsboroughfocus for him. county.org.
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