Hillsborough commission must put school tax referendum on ballot, judge rules

The County Commission has been ordered to reverse its July 17 action by Aug. 13.

Hillsborough County Public Schools can ask voters for a property tax increase this November, a judge ruled on Friday.

Circuit Judge Emily Peacock issued an order saying the Hillsborough County Commission must meet no later than Aug. 13 to adopt a resolution that would place the school district’s property tax referendum on the ballot. The commission’s next scheduled meeting is Wednesday.

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By Marlene Sokol/Times staff
Published 7:00PM August 2, 2024

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