The Cut Taxes Relations Committee now has determined the times and locations of budget and other meetings for St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pinellas county and the School Board. Some of the budget meetings are not yet scheduled.  While many of the budget meetings have no opportunity for public comment, some do and are indicated.  Some meetings are the routine council, commission or board meetings where public comment is frequently allowed.  In general, when seeking to speak at the meeting, a speaker is given three minutes.  If you wish to speak, fill out a speaker card at the beginning of the meeting and check the meeting agenda to see when you can speak.  If you have any questions, simply approach one of the staff members at the front of the room and ask how to speak and they will assist you.  Thanks to Lynne Shelby on her hard work learning this schedule.  More dates to follow as discovered.  (*indicates public comment is allowed) 

Tuesday, May 22nd ---------- from 9:00 to 1:00 CITY (public input is not allowed – attendance encouraged.)                                                           

Thursday May 24th at 6:00pm ---Input is allowed. CITY(Public hearing*).                                                           

Thursday, May 31st ----------from 1:00 to 5:00  CITY (public input is not allowed – attendance encouraged)                                                              

Thursday, August 23^rd------------ 6:00 pm (PUBLIC HEARINGS*)                                                         

Thursday, September 6^th----------   6:00 pm  (PUBLIC HEARINGS*)

Tuesday, February 13th    1:00 ---4:30 SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP                                                            

Tuesday, February 27th    (All Morning) and possibly in the afternoon SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP

Pinellas County (http://www.pinellascounty.org/BCC_Guide.htm)
1.      Meetings are held twice a month, usually, but not always, on the first and third Tuesdays. The earlier meeting in the month begins at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are held twice a month, usually but not always, on the first and third Tuesdays. The earlier meeting in the month begins at 9:30 a.m., with the exception of the September meeting which begins at 3 p.m., with an Invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, Presentations and Awards, Citizens to be Heard, Scheduled Public Hearings and Agenda Items.
2.      The second meeting in the month is held in two parts. This meeting begins at 3 p.m. with an Invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, Presentations and Awards, and discussion of Agenda Items. The commission reconvenes at 6:30 p.m. with Citizens to be Heard and Scheduled Public Hearings. Evening meetings are designated for zoning and land-use matters as well.                                                           

City of St. Petersburg

The first Thursday---the meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.*The second and third* Thursdays, the meetings begin at 3:00 p.m.
1.       Thursday, Feb. 1st-- 8:30 a.m.*
2.       Thursday, Feb. 8th-- 3p.m. * Public hearing at 6 pm
3.       Thursday, Feb. 15th-- 3 p.m.* Public hearing at 6 pm                                                         

City of Clearwater
see: http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/official_records/pdf/Council_Schedule_07.pdf                                                           

Pinellas School Board
1.       Tuesday, Feb. 20th ---- 10:00 a.m.
2.       Tuesday, Mar. 13th ---  10:00 a.m.
3.      Tuesday, Apr. 10th ---  5:00 p.m
4.      Tuesday, Apr. 24th ---  5:00 p.m.
5.      Tuesday, May 8th ---    10:00 a.m
6.      Tuesday, May 22nd ---  5:00 p.m.
7.      Tuesday, June 12th ---  10:00 a.m.