Sustainable Communities, Advisory Openings, more in County Updates

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Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at pubcom@scgov.net.   
Fitch Ratings upgraded Sarasota County's utility system revenue bond rating this month to "AA+" from "AA" based on an improving local economy.
In anticipation for the Sarasota Down Payment Assistance Program's opening Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting a workshop Thursday, Aug. 21, at 9:30 a.m. at 1565 1st St., City Hall Annex, Sarasota. 
Sarasota County will hold its ninth annual Sustainable Communities Workshop Oct. 29, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center, 4740 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Registration is open to the public, and advanced registration is encouraged.
Sarasota County Government values the participation and input of its residents in the decision-making process. To further that goal, the county has more than 30 citizen advisory boards, councils and committees, with members appointed by the County Commission. The following committees have open positions:
  • Bicycle Pedestrian Trail Advisory Committee (BPTAC): 9 vacancies (5 at large, plus Longboat Key, City of North Port, City of Sarasota, School Board representatives)
  • Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals: 4 vacancies
  • Citizens Advisory Committee for Public Transportation: 4 vacancies
  • General Contractors Licensing & Examining Board: 6 vacancies (engineer; general contractor; residential contractor; 3 at large)
  • Health Facilities Authority & Industrial Development Revenue Bond Citizens Advisory Committee: 2 vacancies
  • Mechanical Contractors Licensing & Examining Board: 5 vacancies (architect; master electrician; trade alternate; 2 at large
  • Waterways Advisory Council: 2 vacancies
For a complete description of committees and how you can serve, visitwww.scgov.net (keyword Advisory Council).
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