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Community Support

Hillsborough Stands Behind Its Schools

Safe, well-maintained schools strengthen every neighborhood, business, and family in Hillsborough County. The organizations below support renewing the Half-Penny Promise because they know what’s at stake: secure campuses, sound buildings, and modern classrooms for every student.

Organizations

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Families for Strong Public Schools logo
HCCPTA logo
Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association Logo
South Tampa Chamber of Commerce logo
Tampa Bay Partnership logo
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In The News

Hillsborough Made A Promise To Its Schools, Now We Must Keep It

HEF President and CEO Anna Corman on what the Half-Penny Promise has built since 2018, and why Referendum 3 keeps it going.

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Creative Loafing Recommends YES on the Half-Penny Promise renewal

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends a YES vote on Referendum No. 3 in its 2026 general election voting guide.

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Hillsborough County Council PTA/PTSA Endorses Referendum 3

Drawing on what local PTA units hear from families, President Quan Remmer recalls the leaking roofs and failing A/C before 2018 and why that progress is worth protecting.

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Endorsement from the South Tampa Chamber

Chamber President Kelly Flannery makes the business case: more than $800 million in projects awarded to local companies, plus safe, modern schools that attract families and employers.

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Hillsborough’s 3 major ballot questions. How to vote Recommendation

The Tampa Bay Times recommends voting yes on Referendum 3 alongside two other Hillsborough ballot questions, on electing the superintendent and expanding the county commission.

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Add Your Endorsement

Organizations and community leaders can endorse Referendum 3 by sharing their logo or writing a letter of support. Tell us a little about yourself, and a member of the campaign will follow up by email with next steps.