The Pinellas Board of County Commissioners delayed the scheduled selection of a new chair and vice chair at Tuesday’s meeting to accommodate the imminent arrival of new members.
Commissioner Rene Flowers also used the occasion to withdraw her candidacy for vice chair out of consideration for her colleague Kathleen Peters’ seniority.
Peters, a Republican, motioned to delay the vote until the next meeting. She said the seven-member board should include the two new members, also Republicans. Commissioners initially split as to whether they should postpone selections, as it affects the committee appointment process and January meetings. Read more at www.stpetecatalyst.com
