Voice of the Voter: Polk County [Video]

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 …