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Hillsborough County Commissioner District 1

Depending on the county’s districting plan, represents their single-member or at-large geographic district and overall countywide interests, as part of the legislative and policy-setting branch of county government. County government is typically responsible for: fire rescue; disaster relief; county jail; constructing and maintaining county buildings, roads, and bridges; providing programs for housing and land conservation, as well as approving the Comprehensive Plan (for development). Unless otherwise provided by county charter, serve staggered 4-years term, with term limit of 8 years, or 2 consecutive 4-year terms. Salary is based on the population of the county set by Florida Legislature or by county ordinance. 2026 Hillsborough County Commissioner salary: $127,320.Each candidate for a seat on the Board of County Commissioners shall be a citizen of the United States of America, a registered voter of the district for which the candidate qualifies at the time of taking office, and a resident of Hillsborough County.Districts 1 - 4 are single member.Districts 5 & 7 are countywide.Term: 4 Years, beginning November 17, 2026

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    Harry Cohen
    (Dem)

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Describe the top two challenges facing the county over the next five years. How do you propose to address these?

What specifically will you do to ensure that affordable housing is available for low and moderate-income families in our district, particularly in the face of rising property values and rents?

How will your funding and policy decisions address traffic safety concerns given that our county ranks among the highest traffic fatality regions in the country?

What investments and actions are needed to improve flood control, storm resilience, and evacuation planning?

What is your plan to address traffic congestion over the next 5-10 years, and what role, if any, would improving public transit options play?

How will you promote collaboration between school districts, transportation departments and neighborhoods to provide safe access to schools?

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