font-style: italic; Paid political advertisement paid for by the Pasco County Democratic Executive Committee, Po Box 1281 New Port Richey FL 34656. background-color: #003388; There are more than 100,000 Democrats in Pasco County, and they cant find one candidate to run with a D by their name? The . } He said they have given him the confidence and abiliy to make accountability decisions and accept whatever consequences those decisions might bring. 2022 for County candidates. The father of five children, he is also an ordained minister and the founder and pastor of New Horizons Church. Public health and safety and infrastructure maintenance are core governmental functions. indicateScroll(); She said she is the best choice for the seat because she is not connected to the current government through business or personal ties. We must continue to update our sewer infrastructure and follow the scientific data as we monitor and modify our lagoon restoration plan. "Pasco must have a balanced and responsible approach to growth. WESLEY CHAPEL For those wondering when they will see progress on the Interstate 75 interchange with State Road 56, the project known as the diverging diamond, state road officials have announced work will resume next week. Florida Gov. Running in third and fourth place were challengers Gabriel Papadopoulos and Jeff Miller. Michele Rayner - Florida House of Representatives - District 62. She also founded Guardian Angels Inc in 2012, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children born to drug-addicted parents. Al Hernandez and James M. Washington defeated Stephen A. Meisman in the primary for Pasco County School Board District 1 on August 23, 2022. function defer() { "I am running because, as a citizen of my district who's lived here 46 years, worked here, raised four kids here, grown a business here, employs 20 people here, has two grandkids here, I felt that the citizens of Pasco County needed a choice that truly represented the general public. I feel James Mallo helped Bradford to win this time and closing the primary with a write-in candidate was part of that strategy. width: 90%; Election Day . Bradford is a retired Tampa police officer. I met people from all walks of life and it set me on a path to keep improving myself every day, to take something that would make me a better person. Remember to bring your photo and signature identification. } .votebox_legend .non_result_row { PO Box 300, Dade City, FL 33526 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 800.851.8754 Seth Weightman was accused of not living in his Pasco County Commission district as he campaigned for the seat as part of a complaint to state elections officials. } color: #0645ad; color: #888; Pollworkers. As a small business owner and commonsense leader, Seth brings the knowledge and skills needed to help Pasco thrive. Instead, contact this office by phone or In recent years Fitzpatricks community involvement has including work with the Guardian Ad Litem program, participation in the New Port Richey Elks Club, the Trinity Positive Business Network, the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Trinity and Women Helping Women. Al Hernandez defeated James M. Washington in the general election for Pasco County School Board District 1 on November 8, 2022. Bradford, the second finisher, was the establishment favorite with as much campaign money as the other three combined. District boundaries:All or part of Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne, Palm Shores, Rockledge and Satellite Beach, as well as sections of unincorporated Brevard, including Suntree and Viera. Water retention ponds are greatuntil they are full. position: relative; The projected decline in revenue is about $10 million dollars, or 1 percent. State and local courts | Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Join to apply for the Senior Group Leader PLACE CHES/CRES/GTES/LLES/ ODES/SRK-8/ SSES/TES/TOES - REGION 4 role at Pasco County Schools Keesha Benson - Pinellas County School Board - District 3. Gary Bradford, candidate for Pasco County Commission District 4 [ Pasco County ] The other three candidates have each been the primary contributor to their campaigns. Florida Division of Elections, Room 316, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Fl. He is running a campaign based on what he calls a commitment to conservative values, his strong support for public safety and his plan to address Pascos transportation and flooding challenges. The Ohio native has been involved in a variety of community organizations, including the Rotary Club of Land O Lakes, the board of directors of Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic and Sexual Violence Center, Amvet Post 98 and Sons of Amvet, the Tampa Police Benevolent Association, the Libertad, Club Hispano Republicans de Pasco and the Lions Club. Bradford has a bachelors degree in criminology from St. Leo University. He hasnt raised any campaign money and records show he has donated $70 to Bradford. By Hernando Sun Staff. Pasco County. height: 50px; Weightman is one of three candidates racing for the District 2 seat, all Republicans. z-index:1; Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? .votebox { Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj He climbed through the ranks to become Pasco County's community services director where he oversaw veteran services, human services and senior services divisions. vertical-align: middle; Low 61F. if(scrollHeight > 580 ) { "I am dedicated to working hard, responding efficiently and improving the quality of life of Pasco residents.". } Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. . He withdrew his candidacy this week. padding-left: 0; More than $65,000 of Bradfords $114,000 in contributions come from outside Pasco County, many from Tampa. Bradford cites his life experiences as a police officer and husband as reasons why he is the best candidate for the job. Republican Pasco County commissioner candidate Gary Bradford has acknowledged that a friend of his filed as a write-in candidate in his race after he explained to . .non_result_row th { Christina Fitzpatrick graduated from Ridgewood High School in New Port Richey, received her associates of arts degree from Pasco-Hernando Community College in 2003, a bachelor of arts degree from the University of South Florida in 2008 and is completing the Educator Preparation Institute at Pasco-Hernando State College this year. } "When we strengthen family values, we can break the cycle of addiction, mental health and homelessness. . .inner_percentage { Fitzpatrick, 38, was born in New York but has spent more than 30 years in Pasco. position: absolute; Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? "I have gone to school, worked, started my businesses and nonprofits right here in Pasco County. Click here to read the survey answers. Ballotpedia researches issues in school board elections across the United States, but information availability is a challenge for us in many school districts. Christina Fitzpatrick has . background-color: #ccc; The district served 73,682 students during the 2017-2018 school year.[1]. Papadopolous worked 31 years for Pasco County government (1987-2018). Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. County Commissioner District 4 . A municipal services manager for waste-hauling company Republic Services, he serves on several public boards including the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Contact: 800.851.8754 Dade City Office: 352-521-4302 Land O' Lakes Office: 813-929-2788 . James M. Washington ran for election to the Pasco County School Board to represent District 1 in Florida. With just two weeks left until the Aug. 23 primary election, candidates seeking your vote for the County Commission District 4 seat are Gary Bradford, Christina Fitzpatrick, Cory Patterson, and Shannon Wittwer. Join or sign in to find your next job. In a debate hosted by the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Bradford, Fitzpatrick and Wittwer were present to . } Each candidate brings something different to the table. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { The 2022 qualifying period ends on June 17, 2022 for County candidates. margin-bottom: 4px; Click here to view or fill out the survey. Fitzpatrick is a tax preparer, marketing executive and chief administrative officer and principal of Miracles Schools. I work as a contractor and deal with the county as the public does. Then in November all . A New York native who came to Florida 33 years ago, Fitzpatrick, 36, says her background and focus on family values and a long list of involvement in civic and nonprofit organizations makes her the best choice for the commission seat. Miller also wants to make changes to the countys transportation access. Harding won re-election to the Pasco County School Board to represent District 5 in Florida outright in the primary on August 23, 2022, after the general election was canceled. U.S. President | Education: Bachelor of Arts, with a major in U.S. history, University of Miami . I began to read more and understand more about how my community and the world worked. Robert Walker - Dunedin Commission - Seat 2. We dont want to repeat the same mistakes our friends from the south have, he said. Check Voter . In District 4, Christina Fitzpatrick will be seeking re-election. Russell "Jeff" Miller graduated from Hudson High School in 1987 and attended Pasco-Hernando Community College before becoming a licensed Realtor. Stevenson is a 20-year resident of Pasco County and owns Acme on the Go, a fleet of electronic sign message trucks. overflow-x: scroll; Jeff Miller For County Commissioner. letter-spacing: 0.03em; "My platform is to improve conditions in Pasco County for small business, in every department across the county, to treat our business community as a priority, because small business is the heart of every community. A comprehensive plan for drainage is an issue that will continue to need our attention. Pasco County Schools, Florida, elections (2020), Largest school districts in the United States by enrollment, List of school districts in the United States, Analysis of spending in America's largest school districts, United States school shootings, 1990-present, School board salaries in America's largest school districts, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Pasco_County_Schools,_Florida,_elections_(2022)&oldid=8851112, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, United States school district elections, 2022, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Bradford did respond to a question about whether the write-in served to disenfranchise voters. Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. Click on the tabs below to show more information about those topics. color:white; .results_table_container { DeSantis to the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Board. padding-bottom: 7px; A 1987 graduate of Hudson High School, he attended Pasco Hernando Community College for a year before deciding to study real estate. Those candidates are Troy Stevenson, Seth Weightman and Christie Zimmer. .race_header.republican { Pasco County 2024 Democratic Candidates Pasco County School Board Pasco County Commission. His campaign fundraising is more than double all his opponents combined and political heavy-hitters Sheriff Chris Nocco and Tax Collector Mike Fasano endorsed him. Subscribe to our free PascoTimes newsletter. Washington lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. The county also needs to make the creation of new, well-paying jobs a priority. } It is definitely a loophole that seems to be exploited for partisan gain, she said. A past president of the East Pasco Association of Realtors and the Central Pasco Association of Realtors, her website touts her interest in being a stalwart for homeowner property rights. District 2 is bordered by Land O' Lakes Boulevard to the west, State Road 52 to the north, Old Pasco Road, Boyette Road and Morris Bridge Road to the east and ends at the county line on the south. Born in Yonkers, New York, Fitzpatrick has lived in Pasco County for the past 33 years. With qualifying closing Friday, three Republicans were seeking the District 2 Pasco commission seat that incumbent Mike Moore decided to vacate. Her platform focused on family values, Pasco Countys mental health and homelessness issues, keeping public safety budgets intact and improving business development. Pasco must be more than a bedroom community," he said. background-color: #6db24f; She said she believes that it encouraged Republicans to run as write-in candidates to control the election.. The partnership did not last, so I founded my current business that does room additions and remodeling.". } | Editorial, Construction finally begins on Pasco County jail expansion, Pasco park restaurant plans must wait for study of nearby burial mound, New Pasco County commissioner accused of faking his residency, Pasco to study possible road across the Cypress Creek Preserve, Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption, Pasco man used fraudulent ID in attempt to purchase 2 Mercedes, deputies say, Pasco woman in CVS driveway struck, killed by driver who turned to avoid crash, Florida Highway Patrol car hits, kills Pasco bicyclist, Eliseo Santana wins Democratic Primary for Pinellas Sheriff. setTimeout(function() { defer() }, 500); District 2 is bordered by Land O' Lakes Boulevard to the west, State Road 52 to the north, Old Pasco Road, Boyette Road and Morris Bridge Road to the east and ends at the county line on the south. Supervisor of Elections Pasco County Mailing Address: PO Box 300, Dade City, FL 33526 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. When are the voter registration deadlines? I have the most skin in the game when it comes to experiencing the county government as most of our citizens experience it, and I will direct my attention to benefit the citizens that I represent.". }; NEW PORT RICHEY The race for the District 4 seat on the Pasco County Commission is a bit of a rematch, plus one. Letsgetstarted. The so-called write-in loophole has been controversial in Florida for some time, but it is perfectly legal and reform proposals have not been successful. text-align: center; I had great mentors and gained a lot of real world experience. For the past 16 years, Troy has been an active First Responder . Jun 2021 - Present1 year 10 months. And Gabriel Gabe Papadopoulos had a total of $22,392 with $13,000 of his money. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Click here to view or fill out the survey. Supervisor of Elections 2022 Candidate Guide. He had the endorsement of such major political figures as Mike Fasano, Pasco tax collector, and Chris Nocco, Pasco Sheriff. font-size: 2em; } Thats because a write-in candidate with little public profile, Cory Patterson, who had donated to Bradfords campaign, jumped into the race in the final days before qualifying ended. .results_row td { font-size: 12px; top: -1px; NEW PORT RICHEY On Nov. 22, Pasco County's two newly elected county commissioners, Seth Weightman and Gary Bradford, will place their hand on a Bible in Dade City to take an oath and get sworn in. margin-top: 1em; State Sen. Danny Burgess is backing Seth Weightman for the District 2 seat on the Pasco County Commission . During a forum with the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce several weeks ago, he spoke about the need for transparency and accountability by the County Commission, quickly adding that he wasnt throwing stones at the current commission. 24 Followers. } He currently represents the 10th district, which includes Citrus, Hernando, and part of Pasco County, and previously represented the 18th district from 2012 to 2016. .outer_percentage { On the 2024 ballot in Pasco County there will be various races for County Commission, School Board, judgeships, State Attorney for Pasco and Pinellas Counties, State Representative and State Senate. But it is not up to the Republican Party Pasco County to make up for the shortcomings of Democrats.. District 1: No Democrats have filed. Stevenson has been on the board of directors of the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club and the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Washington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. ", He said his priorities are "seniors, veterans, family wellness, law enforcement, first responders, community and economic growth. I founded Guardian Angels, Inc. in 2012 and Miracles Schools, a private school for special needs children, in 2018, she said. .non_result_row div { .election_results_text { In my opinion, both require constant attention when they are young.". Im just looking forward to serving Pasco County, she said. .percentage_number { Pasco and Pinellas: US Representative. Political/government/civic experience: Community organizer since 2009 working on health care, election transparency, voting rights, land-development regulations, sustainabilityand environmental protection; manages"Save the Mid Reach," an effort to minimize the destructive impacts of an Army Corps of Engineers project that aims to bury Brevards barrier island reef. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Papadopoulos, 58, spent 31 years inside government. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. This web site lists candidates for county and local offices and committees/PACs. He has been frustrated with permitting delays and wanted to help businesses hit by the coronavirus. NO signatures are obtained on a candidate petition. .votebox-scroll-container { width: 350px; Miller has four children, Amber, 30, Brad, 27, Sarah, 25 and Rachel, 22, and two grandchildren, RJ, 6, and Scarlett, almost 5. Current reporting group (Election/Committees): (You can select another available reporting group from the above list.) Commissioners are elected countywide but the candidates must each live in the district for the seat they are seeking. A third has extensive experience with nonprofits and the last is a general contractor. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Wittwer, Shannon. } if (window.jQuery) { overflow: hidden; top: 0px; Patterson has not returned repeated telephone and email messages seeking comment. Pollworker Application Requirements & Duties Training Facilities Update Contact Information. Wittwer decided to jump in after an unsuccessful fight against an apartment complex planned near her Tanglewood Drive neighborhood. font-size: 0.9em; margin-right: 12px; This is done by requiring cost reports from the road contractors, and ensuring that developers are paying their fair share in impact fees. 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