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.
Constitutional Officers
5 independently elected officers managing critical county functions
Brian E. Corley
Supervisor of Elections
Pasco County Supervisor of Elections
Administering all federal, state, county, and municipal elections. Voter registration, early voting operations, mail ballot management, and election night reporting.
Chris Nocco
Sheriff
Pasco County Sheriff's Office
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.
Mike Fasano
Tax Collector
Pasco County Tax Collector
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.
Mike Wells
Property Appraiser
Pasco County Property Appraiser
Determining just value of 331,000+ parcels in the county. Manages property assessments, exemptions (homestead, disability, veteran), agricultural classifications, and tangible personal property.
Board of County Commissioners
5 districts • Districts 2 & 4 up for election in 2026
Ron Oakley
District 1
Seth Weightman
District 2
Kathryn Starkey
District 3
Lisa Yeager
District 4
Jack Mariano
District 5
Upcoming Elections
Track every race in Pasco County
Mayor
New Port Richey
Candidates
City Commissioner Group 2
Dade City
Candidates
Mayor
Port Richey
Candidates
Town Commissioner Seat 5
St. Leo
Candidates
County Commissioner
District 2
Candidates
School Board
District 5
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Infrastructure Report Card
How Pasco County grades on key growth metrics
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.
7:30 target / 27 stations
PCFR targets 7 min 30 sec for 90% of ALS calls. 27 fire stations cover 750+ sq mi. Feb 2026: 8,531 calls (+428 YoY). Turnout time improved 30%. Effective Response Force target: 13 min for full first alarm.
6,938 residential (2025)
105% year-over-year increase in residential permits. 6,765 permits in 2024. Pasco leads West Florida in residential construction while state declined 6%. Infrastructure not keeping pace with development.
10,000+
Over 10,000 new residences approved since July 2023, driving demand for additional law enforcement, infrastructure, and school capacity.
674,516 (20% since 2020)
Population grew from 561,909 (April 2020) to 674,516 (est. July 2025) — 20% increase in 5 years. One of Florida's fastest-growing counties. Major developments: Amazon ($150M), Moffitt Speros (775 acres), Double Branch.
Strained
Rapid population growth creating increasing congestion on major corridors. County total budget of $2.262 billion includes infrastructure spending.
SR 54, US 19, US 41 Critical
US 19 identified as deadliest road in Florida (150+ deaths since 2020). SR 54/US 41 overpass project costs skyrocketing. $240M US 19 capacity project not complete until 2029. Bruce B. Downs/County Line, US 301/SR 56 also critical.
86,685 students / 107 schools
Enrollment grew 85% in 20 years (46,458 to 86,685). Student-teacher ratio 17:1. School Choice restricted at "critically overcrowded" schools. District is 10th largest in FL, 48th in US. 21 STEM schools recognized.
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.
State funding exhausted
FL DEP Septic Upgrade Incentive Program no longer accepting applications — funding exhausted. Pasco offers $10K grants for nitrogen-reducing systems in Spring Hill area. Utility rate increases effective Oct 2025 to fund infrastructure.
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.
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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