Hillsborough commissioners revisit community benefits in Wimauma plan

Hillsborough County commissioners are revisiting community benefits unique to the Wimauma Neighborhood Village Plan, which have been put to the test for the first time in relation to a 1,800-home community set for a 900-acre development once used as a sod farm.

So ruled the commissioners in a land use hearing this month, prompted by the actions of commissioner Joshua Wostal, who gained the support of commissioners Michael Owen and Donna Cameron Cepeda. All three, all Republicans, were elected in November.

Rounding out the 5-2 vote Sept. 12 were long-time Republican commissioner Ken Hagan and Democrat Gwen Myers, who was elected in 2020. Democrats Harry Cohen and Pat Kemp cast their votes against.