“There is some controversy about the tax referendum. The county passed a tax measure with similar goals in 2018. But it was struck down by the Florida Supreme Court in 2020 for being unconstitutionally passed and implemented. The money collected from the 2018 tax has not been used or returned to taxpayers. It is left to the state legislature to decide what to do with the money. ” See More . . .
Text Source: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/hillsborough-transportation-tax-meeting/67-02fde5d4-dd81-46aa-aceb-a5b3ddffb88a
By: Malique Rankin (WTSP-TV)