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Voice of the Voter: Polk County

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. — As the 2024 Election nears, ABC Action News is highlighting the Voice of the Voter in communities across Tampa Bay.

On Sept. 9, we focused on Polk County, where reporter Chad Mills interviewed Polk County residents about the area's rapid growth and how the community can balance it and improve infrastructure.

He caught up with Auburndale Mayor Dorothea Taylor Bogert.

Chad Mills interviews Auburndale mayor

Linda and Mitch Davis, two voters from Winter Haven, voiced their concerns about the cost of living.

Chad Mills interviews Winter Haven voters Mitch and Linda Davis

He chatted with a voter and local commissioner about what issues matter to small business leaders.

Chad talks to voter and local commissioner

He talked to the mayor of Winter Haven, Nat Birdsong, about the issues that matter to the people and how city leaders hope to help.

Chad talks to Winter Haven Mayor

He asked voters at Egg Haven in Winter Haven how much growth and development is too much.

Chad Mills live at Egg Haven

On the ballot, Lori Edwards and Melody Bell are vying to become the next Supervisor of Elections.

Looking at the Polk County Supervisor of Elections race

We spoke to Jo Shim, the local League of Women Voters vice president in Polk County, who said this election is "very consequential."

Chad Mills interviews VP of local League of Women Voters

Reporter Rebecca Petit spoke to local business owners about their concerns, including inflation. Closely behind inflation, small business owners want candidates to address tax policy.

Polk County business owners zero in on inflation ahead of 2024 election

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Voice of the Voter

ABC Action News is launching a new initiative that starts in the Tampa Bay area and then expands statewide. Our anchors and reporters will be in your community, learning about the issues that matter to you.

It’s not about who you’re voting for but getting your voice on what’s driving you to the polls this November.

We will start in local communities throughout the morning and evening from Sept. 9 through Sept. 13. In the following weeks, we will give you the voice of the voters across the state.