Although often under valued and under reported, local government has the most significant impact on citizens’ lives. The outcome of a County Commission or City Council vote on sales tax, road projects, or water facilities impacts citizens daily.

After watching the video, students will write an essay that addresses the following prompts.

Provide background on the Hillsborough BOCC, including the names and a brief background of the Commissioners and County Administrator. Professional backgrounds should be brief. (1-2 paragraphs)
Explain the purpose of the meeting and why it is important to the citizens of Hillsborough County. (1-2 paragraphs)
Provide a summary of the meeting, including (1) a summation of the County budget, (2) the projects the individual Commissioners prioritized, and (3) any information you believed to be the most important or surprising. (4) Note what question you thought was the most insightful or surprising. (4 or more paragraphs)
Close with a summary of how you believed this information is or is not relevant. Include two questions you would ask the presenters and/or the Commissioners if you had the opportunity. (1-2 paragraphs)
Ensure to provide proper citations for all information that is not your own observation. For instance, the Commissioner’s backgrounds will probably be pulled from outside resources.