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Florida Matters “Hillsborough-Tampa Merge?”
(first aired November 30, 2007)
Map of Hillsborough County
In these days of tax reform and tight budgets, local governments are looking to save money. There has been talk in Hillsborough County of merging some services with Tampa. Can it make a difference? Would it be a good deal for residents? Join us this week!
Guests: Pam Iorio- Tampa Mayor Wally Hill- Hillsborough County Deputy Administrator Jan Platt- Retired Hillsborough County Commissioner Juan Grey- Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Jacksonville Chairman
of the Board
Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:00 PM, and Sunday morning at 10 AM, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006.
Florida Matters Host Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
