Pasco Pulse

The Total County Transparency Project

Complete visibility into who represents Pasco County, how tax dollars are spent, and what\'s happening with growth and infrastructure.

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PHASE III EXTREME WATER SHORTAGE1-day/week watering restrictions in effect April 3 – July 1, 2026.Learn more →

Constitutional Officers

5 independently elected officers managing critical county functions

Brian E. Corley
2026 ELECTION

Brian E. Corley

Supervisor of Elections

Pasco County Supervisor of Elections

Republican$6,256,432 (FY2025)

Administering all federal, state, county, and municipal elections. Voter registration, early voting operations, mail ballot management, and election night reporting.

FY2025 budget 9.36% decrease from prior year (only one major election in period). FY2026 expected higher due to multiple elections.
Next Election: November 3, 2026
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Chris Nocco
2026 ELECTION

Chris Nocco

Sheriff

Pasco County Sheriff's Office

Republican$174.5M+ (FY2025)

Law enforcement, public safety, criminal investigations, court security, civil process. Requested 9% budget increase for 40 new deputies, SWAT vehicles, armored vans, and forensic unit upgrades ($9.9M additional). Pasco ranks 64th of 67 FL counties in deputies per 1,000 residents.

Budget increase driven by 10,000+ new residences approved since July 2023. Jail management transferred to BCC in 2022.
Next Election: November 3, 2026
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Mike Fasano
2026 ELECTION

Mike Fasano

Tax Collector

Pasco County Tax Collector

RepublicanPending (Part of $2.262B county budget)

Collection of ad valorem taxes, non-ad valorem assessments, driver licenses, motor vehicle tags and titles, hunting/fishing licenses, and birth certificates. Known for 'The Fasano Standard' - exceptional customer service and government transparency.

The Fasano Standard: A commitment to treating every citizen with respect and providing transparent, efficient government services. Budget finalization pending FL Dept of Revenue information.
Next Election: November 3, 2026
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Mike Wells
2026 ELECTION

Mike Wells

Property Appraiser

Pasco County Property Appraiser

Republican$7,761,214 (FY2025)

Determining just value of 331,000+ parcels in the county. Manages property assessments, exemptions (homestead, disability, veteran), agricultural classifications, and tangible personal property.

6.9% budget increase ($501,370) from prior year for 2 new employees and salary adjustments.
Next Election: November 3, 2026
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Board of County Commissioners

5 districts • Districts 2 & 4 up for election in 2026

Ron Oakley

Ron Oakley

District 1

Seth Weightman

Seth Weightman

District 2

UP FOR ELECTION 2026
Kathryn Starkey

Kathryn Starkey

District 3

Lisa Yeager

Lisa Yeager

District 4

UP FOR ELECTION 2026
Jack Mariano

Jack Mariano

District 5

Upcoming Elections

Track every race in Pasco County

Mayor

New Port Richey

April 14, 2026

Candidates

Chopper Davis Incumbent
Marlowe L. Jones
Daisy Thomas
Kelly M. Timmons
Municipal Election

City Commissioner Group 2

Dade City

April 14, 2026

Candidates

Michael S. Stout
Steven Van Gorden
Municipal Election

Mayor

Port Richey

April 14, 2026

Candidates

John Eric Hoover Incumbent
Linda Rodriguez
Municipal Election

Town Commissioner Seat 5

St. Leo

April 14, 2026

Candidates

Tory N. England
William E. Hamilton
Municipal Election

County Commissioner

District 2

November 3, 2026

Candidates

Seth Weightman IncumbentRepublican
Stephanie C. VazquezDemocrat
General Election

School Board

District 5

November 3, 2026

Candidates

Megan C. Harding Incumbent
Michelle R. Mandarin
General Election

Infrastructure Report Card

How Pasco County grades on key growth metrics

Deputies per 1,000 Residents
D

Ranked 64th of 67 FL Counties

Pasco County ranks 64th out of 67 Florida counties in deputies per 1,000 residents. Sheriff requesting 40 new deputies.

New Residences Approved
D

10,000+

Over 10,000 new residences approved since July 2023, driving demand for additional law enforcement, infrastructure, and school capacity.

Road Infrastructure
C

Strained

Rapid population growth creating increasing congestion on major corridors. County total budget of $2.262 billion includes infrastructure spending.

School System Capacity
C

85,855 students / 109 schools

Pasco County School District serves 85,855 students across 109 schools. Growth in approved residences continues to pressure school capacity.

Septic/Utility Connection Backlog
D

Ongoing

Aging septic systems in older communities continue to pose environmental and health risks. County utility expansion programs underway but backlog remains for connecting older properties.

Water Shortage Phase
F

Phase III - Extreme

Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Restrictions in effect April 3 - July 1, 2026. Lawn watering limited to 1 day/week (6pm-8am). No weekend watering. Car washing once/week with auto shut-off nozzle.

The Fasano Standard

Tax Collector Mike Fasano has established what\'s known as "The Fasano Standard" — a commitment to treating every citizen with respect and providing transparent, efficient government services. This standard represents the benchmark for how constitutional officers should serve the public.

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