Local Government This Week in Local Government: Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 2012

MANATEE COUNTY -- It's a full week of government meetings leading up to Thursday's BOCC Land Use Meeting, where the fate of Mosaic's Duette phosphate mine expansion will be decided by the Manatee Board of County Commissioners after receiving a recommendation by the planning commission, despite strong opposition by residents and environmentalist groups.

Monday, Jan. 30

Manatee County School Board Budget Workshop  (agenda)

4:00 p.m.
Manatee County School Board Bldg.
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton


Tuesday, Jan. 31

Manatee Board of County Commissioners Work Session (agenda)
9:00 a.m.
Manatee Room
4th floor, County Administration Building
1112 Manatee Ave West
Bradenton


Wednesday, Feb. 1

Bradenton City Council Workshop  (agenda)
8:30 a.m.
Auditorium Conference Room
1005 Barcarrota Blvd.
Bradenton


Thursday, Feb. 2

Manatee County Land Use Meeting (agenda)
9 a.m.
BOCC Chambers
1st floor County Administration Building
1112 Manatee Ave West
Bradenton