Building a Better St. Petersburg and Pinellas County
From roads and bridges to neighborhood parks, the Penny for Pinellas
1-percent sales tax supports investments in areas that matter most
to our citizens: improved roads, bridges and trails, seawalls, flood
prevention, public safety, recreation centers, playgrounds, pools, and
other projects that build a better St. Petersburg and Pinellas County.
1% sales tax
not a new tax
1/3 paid for by
On November 7, voters will decide on the renewal of the Penny for
10 years, from 2020-2030.
vistors & tourists
Penny Facts
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Investments
do not rely on
property taxes
Funds long term capital improvements: roads, bridges and trails,
flood prevention projects, public safety facilities, parks &
environmental land
Not a new tax; the Penny has been in effect since 1990
Only applies to the first $5,000 of a single purchase
The Penny is collected in Pinellas and builds a better
St. Petersburg and Pinellas County
Shared between the County and 24 cities, including St. Petersburg
Not collected
on groceries or medications
Nov. 7, 2017
Penny renewal vote
What has the Penny done for you?
PUBLIC SAFETY
CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE
$85.259 Million
$121.203 Million
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Streets and Roads
Bridges
Seawalls
Stormwater Projects to
Reduce Flooding
Sidewalks
Traffic Calming
Neighborhood Enhancement Grants
Bicycle/Pedestrian and
Blueways Improvements
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Future Police Headquarters
Police Take Home Cruisers
Major Fire Apparatus Replacement
Fire Station Major Improvements
Future Replacement of Fire Station
No. 7 (Fossil Park)
• Improvements at Fire Station
No. 11 (Lakewood)
RECREATION & CULTURE
CITY FACILITIES
$69.331 Million
• Replaced/Renovated
Recreation Centers
• Park Improvements
• Pool Renovations
• Replacement of
Playground Equipment
• Major Improvements at Mahaffey
Theater, Sunken Gardens
and Coliseum
$12.734 Million
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HVAC Replacement at City Facilities
Roof Replacement/Waterproofing
Major Improvements at Jamestown
Major Improvements at Dwight H.
Jones Center
• Major Improvements to
St. Petersburg Greenhouse
• Major Improvements to Albert
Whitted Airport
What could the Penny do in the future?
Before the vote, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and St. Petersburg city officials will set respective priorities for future
Penny investments based on our community’s future needs. A renewed Penny would continue to fund capital projects in critical areas.
Learn more about how the Penny has built a better St. Petersburg. Contact our Speakers Bureau at 727-893-7436.
stpete.org/penny
pinellascounty.org/penny
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